EsF Assembly 2018 Podcasts: 4. Language as the Foundation of Community

The mother tongue is the language of our heart❤️ In the 4th episode of EsF Assembly 2018 Podcasts “Language as Foundation of Community”, Susan Nyaga from Kenya speaks about the importance of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education. She defines the mother tongue as the language through which a child first learns to express himself as well as the language through which a person perceives the world around him. Nowadays, only 62% of the population has access to education in their mother tongue. The African languages are officially recognized in very few countries on the African continent. Considering that the child learns best when taught in his mother tongue, more needs to be done to facilitate education through the means of the mother tongue in the school environment to ensure more efficient learning, better communication and, eventually, a happier childhood. This episode features a beautiful bonus song presented by Kuyasa Kids from Stellenbosch, South Africa. Music: "Raro Bueno" by Chuzausen From the Free Music Archive BY NC SA