This one’s for fellow Brits with hearts that beat in two places! Let’s explore why National Visit Your Relatives Day on 18th May is the perfect prompt to start mastering your family’s heritage language. Honestly, it’s a superpower waiting to be unleashed! And here’s why…
Tap into Your Cultural Identity
Intrigued to unlock the wisdom and stories that have been passed down through generations? It’s easier when you can wrap your tongue around your family’s native language. After all, language isn’t just about chatting away. Moreover, it’s a VIP pass into the world of your ancestors, shaping your thoughts, dreams, and world view.
Engage the Wisdom of Elders
Ever wanted to have a decent conversation with your grandparents beyond polite nods and shakes of heads? Speaking their language opens rich tales and hearty laughs, giving you a peek into your family’s backstory, straight from the horse’s mouth.
Bond Beyond Borders
Knowing the language helps you bond with distant cousins and family who still live in your ancestral land. You can imagine how your next family reunion will be ignited, when you’re not just gesturing and smiling, but actually sharing the gossip and jokes in the language tying you all together.
Pass On the Family Jewels
Speaking your family’s native language helps keep traditions alive, besides giving them a reboot for the next generation. In turn, this ensures your unique cultural flavour isn’t lost to time.
Reclaim Your Roots
Let’s get real. Reclaiming your family’s language sends out a powerful message. It says, “This is who I am, and I’m proud of it.”
At la Academia, we offer many and varied group, individual, public, private, in-person and online learning options in ALL languages. Get in touch for more details about starting your own language adventure. Your ancestors are calling, and you’ll want to answer in their tongue.