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add more better and add more explaining about the Kabyle culture (Algerian) and language
Which language did you first learn to speak? What language did your ancestors speak?
To begin, I am fluent in a total of five different languages. My very first language was Berber, which is also known as Kabyle and Amazigh. Since I was born and raised in Algeria, the Algerian variety of Arabic is my second language, after which I speak French. I am also fluent in Arabic from the Middle East. Last but not least, I am fluent in English. My family originally spoke Berber, which is a language that was developed in North Africa. Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia are the primary countries in which it is spoken. The Amazigh culture is something that the Berber people take great pride in.
What is it about your native tongue that really appeals to you?
The fact that hardly many individuals are fluent in the Berber language is one of the reasons I adore learning it. The Afro-Asiatic language family is home to the Berber languages, which are often referred to as the Amazigh languages. They are the most homogenous division within Afro-Asiatic, and in the past, they were referred to as a single language (particularly in the tradition of French research). This is because they have the most similarities with each other. About 14 million people speak Berber languages today, the vast majority of them live in isolated enclaves that are dispersed across the Maghreb, which is a big region in Northern Africa.
As an overseas student or an English Language learner, do you face any obstacles or challenges?
When I initially relocated to the United States, I did have some challenges, but they were not quite as challenging as I had anticipated. When I initially arrived in this country, I was in the sixth grade, and I did not speak any English. On the other hand, I had the good fortune to have wonderful instructors and friends who assisted me in acquiring English in the quickest and most effective manner imaginable.
Have you ever encountered discrimination or prejudice on campus or in the community at large?
When I was younger, I did experience certain incidents in which people were rude to me due to the fact that I was not proficient in the English language. To my great relief, I have not encountered any form of prejudice or bigotry in recent times. I have high hopes that the community will be able to comprehend the fact that everyone of us originates from a unique location and that the United States’ variety is what makes it such a stunning country. It is essential that everyone treats one another with respect and does not consider themselves superior to others on the basis of language or culture. Acceptance and support are two qualities that should always be a priority for us.
What actions do you hope this community will do to help you more effectively?
I want there to be more compassion and understanding in the world, not just for me but for everyone else in our community as well. It is essential to make an effort to comprehend another person’s viewpoint and to provide assistance in the most effective manner possible. It is not possible to judge a person’s level of humanity just based on the fact that they have a limited command of the English language. Instead, we ought to show them tolerance and support in this time of need.
Do you have anything else you’d want to say?
I am honored to be a member of the Kabyle people and to be able to communicate in so many different tongues. It enables me to connect with individuals from a wide range of cultures and educate myself in the languages of those people. I think that language is wonderful, and I think that love and compassion speak a language that all of us understand. Let’s make it our mission to bring about a society that values individual differences and accords each person empathy and respect.
