Becoming an insider: The transformative power of learning local languages
- Title
- Becoming an insider: The transformative power of learning local languages
- Creator
- John J Kennedy
- Description
- Learning a language doesnt require masteryeven basic proficiency makes a difference. A shopkeepers delight when greeted in Kannada, or a rickshaw drivers surprise at hearing directions in the local tongue, turns routine interactions into shared experiences. These small gestures promote goodwill, making daily life more pleasant.
- Source
- Deccan Herald, 09-April-2025
- Date
- 2025-April-09
- Publisher
- Deccan Herald
- Subject
- Kannada, Panorama.
- Coverage
- India
- Rights
- Open Access
- Relation
- NA
- Format
- Online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Newspaper Article
Collection
Citation
John J Kennedy, “Becoming an insider: The transformative power of learning local languages,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed July 21, 2025, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/21681.