terminology - What is the difference between native language, first ...
That's not the typical meaning of "native language", which is a bit fuzzy in definition but generally refers to language learned in the home. I suspect the CCP may have its own definitions though, because …
Determining my native language - Linguistics Stack Exchange
Jan 15, 2014 · I consider a "native speaker" to have grown up surrounded by speakers of the language in question, hence the difficulty in acquiring two native languages. I think having a first language that …
What is my first language? - Linguistics Stack Exchange
Mar 22, 2015 · What was the first language you were exposed to? 2. Where do you live? 3. If applicable, are you a second-generation immigrant? 4. What language did your parents speak to you? 5. At …
sociolinguistics - Do Native Americans' names mean the same to …
Jun 6, 2020 · Taking the name Crazy Horse (Tȟašúŋke Witkó in Lakota), for example. From the perspective of the language's native speakers, does the name really stresses the imagery "Crazy …
terminology - As a relatively proficient heritage speaker, should I ...
Apr 28, 2020 · On the other hand, if they describe their language ability by something like "fluent", "proficient", or "professional working proficiency" or whatever LinkedIn jargon, it might create the …
What is a native speaker, and at what point does someone become a ...
The child, if only talking to the parents and other non-native speakers, would never become a native speaker. While extreme, it does make the point that birth languages are a poor measure of if a …
Nations' names for themselves with foreign etymologies
Feb 13, 2024 · Many nations have a name for themselves, in their native language, that then gives rise to what they are called in foreign languages, or at least predates the ethnic group and its language.
How do native speakers determine a word's literal/basic meaning?
Jan 1, 2016 · How do native speakers of a language determine this distinction? My guess is literal meanings are usually directly describe physical movement or action, whereas the secondary …
Is there a difference between foreign and native accents?
Apr 6, 2019 · @Minty from my understanding, pretty much only children and younger teenagers can pick up another (native) accent perfectly. My question though is rather if there are a difference in the …
Is there a linguistic term for words that can have the same meaning in ...
Dec 16, 2017 · The reason I said 'can have' in my question is because words in different languages can share a meaning but not all possible meanings. Each word in a language has a sort of meaning …