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1. ENGLISH ALS PROJECT (2023-24) on the topic ‘ MOTHER LANGUAGE’ ’ by:- Shivani, Nimish, Harshit, Pranjal, Shilesh Submitted to:- Shweta Gaba (English teacher)

2. CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Shivani, Nimish, Pranjal, Harshit, Shilesh , a students of class XII-B , has successfully completed the research on the project ‘Mother Language’ under the guidance of Ms. Shweta Gaba during the session 2023-2024 for English ALS project. It has been found to be satisfactory and here by approved for submission. ____________________ _____________________ TEACHER’S SIGN, EXAMINER’S SIGN. (Shweta Gaba)

3. Acknowledgement I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my English teacher, MS. SHWETA GABA as well as our principal MR. RAJAN GAUTAM , who gave me this golden opportunity to do this wonderful project on the topic ‘Mother Language’, which also helped me in doing a lot of research of work and I came to know about opinions of different people on mother language. Secondly, I would also like to thank my family and friends who helped me in finalizing this project within the time limit. 12/25/2023

4. S. No. Contents 1 Objective 2 Material required 3 Action plan 4 “Mother Language” - -Importance -International Mother Language Day - Need to Preserve it 5 The last lesson 6 The present scenario 7 Questionnaire 8 Report on questionnaire 9 Inference 10 Conclusion 11 Photo Collage 12 Group reflection 13 Bibliography 12/25/2023

5. Objective ( a). to enable the learner to communicate effectively and appropriately in real life situation (b). to use English effectively for study purpose across the curriculum. (c). to develop interest in and appreciation of Literature (d). to develop and integrate the use of the four language skills i.e. Reading, Listening, Speaking ... 12/25/2023

6. z MATERIAL REQUIRED -NCERT Flamingo book -Survey using Google forms -Questionnaire 12/25/2023

7. Action Plan 12/25/2023 S.no. Date Day Work done 1 21.12.2023 Thursday Selecting type of project and topic, collection of data, making of questionnaire and sharing it 2 22.12.2023 Friday Inferencing the data from form and concluding, making the presentation for project 3 23.12.2023 Saturday Writing and adding the reflections and future scope in the presentation

8. MOTHER LANGUAGE The mother tongue is the language that we use most freely and actively in all cases of daily life. The child learns the world through the natal tongue. This term refers to the language we hear from our parents, which we are brought up in and which is common to the people and the place where we were born. It is the language that a child gets to hear after birth and helps give a definite shape to our feelings and thoughts. Learning in the mother tongue is also crucial for improving other critical thinking skills, second language learning, and literacy skills. Since people from different regions have varying mother languages, that is why many institutions and parents teach a second language to children so that they can communicate with more people, without any language barriers. A person might be able to converse in multiple languages, but if they are spoken to in their mother language, then a sense of familiarity prevails over them. 12/25/2023

9. To suffice human’s social need for more effective communication the language was created. The extremely complex or versatile code, i.e. language, is used to express our thoughts and experiences to other people. This makes language a natural phenomenon that is learnt by a human at an early age for the desire to express themselves to others. The mother language is an essential aspect in one’s upbringing as it shapes the way they perceive the world and the way one expresses themselves to others. Babies tend to imitate what they see or hear. Infants are fast learners as they acquire their mother language by imitating their parents. It is easier for children to learn languages in their growing years than in comparison to adults learning a new language. Having a strong grip on one’s mother language also helps in creating a strong foundation for learning additional languages. Children are capable of learning languages other than their native language while they are young by transferring the different structure of a language to other languages. If a child learns the grammar of their mother language well, then they will be able to guess the meaning of the words in different languages easily. 12/25/2023

10. z IMPORTANCE  Our Mother Tongue is the language we use to think, dream and feel emotion  The level of development of children's Mother Tongue is a strong predictor of their second language development.  Mother Tongue provides the basis for learning another language.  If the Mother Tongue is promoted in school (e.g. in a bilingual education program), the concepts, language, and literacy skills that children are learning in the majority language can transfer to the home language.  Bilingual children seem to "pick up" conversational skills very quickly in the majority language in the early years at school.  Abilities in the two languages are significantly related or interdependent.  The child will get familiarized with the nuances of a language, how to learn it and use it, and this will enable him or her to learn other languages as well.  Both languages nurture each other when the educational environment permits children access to both languages.  Native language links the child with the culture of the society the child comes from and shapes his identity. 12/25/2023

11. z INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY:- International Mother Language Day is observed annually on 21st February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and to protect endangered languages. The day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999. The day aims to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world, as well as to encourage multilingualism and the spread of knowledge and understanding about language diversity. 12/25/2023

12. Scientific research has shown that learning a child's mother language can positively impact her overall cognitive development and academic success. Here are some key findings that highlight the importance of education in one’s mother language: 1- Improved cognitive development :  Studies have shown that children who learn in their mother language have better cognitive development and increased critical thinking skills, compared to those who learn in a foreign language. 2- Improved literacy:  Research indicates that children who are taught to read and write in their mother language are more likely to develop strong literacy skills and have higher academic achievement, compared to those who are taught in a second language. 3- Better engagement and motivation:  When children are taught in their mother language, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated in the learning process. This is because they can understand the material better, which leads to increased self-esteem and academic confidence. 4- Cultural preservation:  Learning in a mother language can help to preserve a child's cultural heritage and identity. When children can connect with their culture through language, they are more likely to feel a sense of belonging and develop a positive self-image. 5- Bridging the gap:  In multilingual societies, learning in a child's mother language can help bridge the gap between different cultural and linguistic communities, promoting inclusiveness and understanding. 12/25/2023

13. z NEED TO PRESERVE MOTHER TONGUE:- Preserving and using one's mother tongue helps individuals maintain a strong sense of self and connection to their roots. Effective Communication: Proficiency in one's mother tongue enhances effective communication within families, communities, and local contexts. It is the foundation for learning other languages. It helps you to better understand your own culture and identity. It allows you to communicate with your family and community members who may not speak other languages. It can give you a competitive edge in the job market. 12/25/2023

14. THE LAST LESSON The story “The Last Lesson” converses the theme of mother language. Here the French language of the people of Alsace and Lorraine was forcefully taken away by the conquerors, the Germans and enforced their language, German on them. So the lesson discusses the importance and value of mother language to the citizens of a country. The lesson raises many questions about one’s language, culture and individual freedoms. We can hear silent protests and attempts of repressions through out the story against the hijacking of their mother language and imposing a foreign language to them. The Prussians in the story have declared through the order from Berlin that their whole purpose was not only to rule the territory but also to reign over the mind of the people by imposing their language on them. The story enforces the fact that we value something more when we lose it. That is what we see here with the people of Alsace and Lorraine. They assembled in the last class of M. Hamel to pay tribute to their language which is no more theirs. 12/25/2023

15. Present scenario in our life The present situation existing around us is something like what has been discussed in the story. The mother tongue of ours is getting forgotten even at the primary stage of our education then no need of thinking about the higher education sectors. Even though human brain is capable of learning multiple languages, our educational system ignores to extend the due respect to our own mother tongues. The language imposed on us through educational medium, technology, science, commerce and globalization started overpowering us even in our domestic situations. I fear one day it will thrash our mother tongue so the need of the hour is it should be protected among ourselves because it is part of our culture and parcel of our life. 12/25/2023

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22. Inference As per the opinions of different people, I have inferred and noted some points as follows:- ◦As per question 2, 3 and 4, we can see that 54% of the people want to speak their mother language, but with family, 64% people always and 23 percent most of the time speak in their mother language, showing that families support speaking of mother language. On the other hand, only 10% people speak their mother language in their offices/schools/etc. showing that English has overtaken all other languages as a world formal language. We also see that 18% never and 13% occasionally speak their mother language in the professional space, which is a great concern. After further research, I found that these 31% people are mostly children and teenagers, which shows that the current older generations still have affection for their mother language, whereas the present generation is shifting more towards English. 12/25/2023

23. ◦The above inference shows that there is huge amount of societal pressure on us to show ourselves as good than we actually are in front of the society. And, from question 8, we get that 44% of people face societal pressure, because of which they have to speak English, even if they wish to speak their mother language. Due to this, many of us cannot express ourselves properly and cannot be ourselves. Question 5 shows that most of us are not inferior to converse in their mother language, but 18% do, rather we should be proud of speaking our mother language even on international television, to which 82% of people agrees to as per question 6. ◦From question 9, we get that when people are thinking or speaking completely emotionally, then their true self reflects and 54% of people chose their mother language, which clearly tells us that even if we speak English in professional spaces, we will originally be, who we really are. And, question 10 tell us that 82% of people are very strongly connected to their mother language. ◦We can clearly see that since a digital boom has taken place, everyone is being shifted to online work/learning which leads to further ignorance of our mother language. Majority of the people agree to this as we can see in question 11. ◦According to question 12, one half of the people think that the status of their mother language is appropriate in their country, while the other half thinks opposite. But regardless, 85% of all people think that we should preserve our mother language, as per question 13. 12/25/2023

24. CONCLUSION From all this data, we can conclude that people have different opinions when asked about their mother language. Most of them love their mother language, some of them doesn’t. Some of them fear that their mother language is not being respected to the extent it should be, and it is important to conserve mother language. Some steps can be taken to preserve our mother language; teaching and learning in mother language, using digital and social media outlets in mother language and insisting on speaking our mother language. This data can be utilized to know about the opinion of people on mother language in a country, and take certain steps to preserve it. In conclusion, I observed that it is too late that we take certain fruitful steps to protect our own mother languages. For that we have to protect our own mother language from now. For that we have to take certain steps like the suggestions in the NEP 2020 compulsory primary education in one’s mother language, providing even complex science and technological texts in one’s own language. People should not be inferior to converse in their mother language, our mother language is our pride. 12/25/2023

25. PHOTO COLLAGE 12/25/2023

26. z GROUP’S REFLECTION SHIVANI NEEMVAL It is often said that language is the key to identity. And while this may be true to some extent, it is not the whole story. Language is only one part of what makes us who we are. It is our culture, our values, and our experiences that make up our identity. NIMISH TIWARI Mother language, or one's native language, holds profound cultural and emotional significance. It shapes our identity and forms a crucial part of our communication and understanding of the world. Preserving and celebrating one's mother language is vital for cultural diversity and personal connection .

27. HARSHIT PANCHAL knowing your mother tongue can also help you connect with your heritage and roots. For many people, their native language is an important part of their identity. Learning about your mother tongue can help you better understand where you come from and feel proud of your heritage. SHILESH KUMAR Mother tongue makes it easier for children to pick up and learn other languages. It develops a child's personal, social and cultural identity. Using mother tongue helps a child develop their critical thinking and literacy skills . 12/25/2023

28. PRANJAL SINGH It is said that a person’s mother tongue is the best language they will ever learn. This is because it is the language that they first acquire and it is also the language that they are most comfortable with. It has been proven time and time again that people who know their mother tongue well, perform better academically than those who do not. 12/25/2023

29. z BIBLOGRAPHY ◦YouTube ◦Reference project ◦NCERT Flamingo book Class XII ◦Google forms https://www.google.com/search https://web.whatsapp.com/ 12/25/2023