CEFR B2

language nest

noun

Meaning

An immersion program where young children are surrounded by and encouraged to speak their heritage language exclusively, aiming to preserve and revitalize it.

Examples

  • The Cherokee Nation operates a successful language nest program to teach the young generation their ancestral tongue.
  • Parents enroll their children in the language nest to ensure they grow up fluent in Mandarin.

Synonyms: immersion program, language revitalization initiative, heritage language program, bilingual education