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LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL POTRAIT - Coggle Diagram
LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL POTRAIT
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1)Personal and Home Languages and Cultures
english
Fluent primary language - used with family and friends
Nepali
Traditions
Celebrate Losar (Tibetan/Himalayan New Year) Practices: Visit monasteries, switching between English & Nepali
Beginner conversational; used for basic communication with household helpers. Nuance: Adopt a respectful tone during interactions
Language and Cultures beyond the home
English
Primary language for academic work, essay writing & peer interaction
spanish
Hindi
Use conversational Hindi with select school friends
Completed coursework: capable of writing basic texts
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Future Aspiration
Nepali
Improve fluency to master regional/state language & connect with locals
Korean
Learn Korean driven by interest in K-pop to understand music & lyrics directly
Lived Experience
Environmental Impact
English-dominant home/school anchored communication while introducing global languages
Delhi Barrier
Limited Hindi caused feeling of exclusion in group conversations Insight: Highlighted the critical role of fluency in social belonging
Code-Switching
Switch between English & beginner Nepali at home. Purpose: Ensures helpers feel comfortable in their native tongue