der Herkunftssprachenunterricht
Translation
heritage language instruction, native language education
Examples
Der Herkunftssprachenunterricht ist sehr wichtig.
Heritage language instruction is very important.
Er nimmt am Herkunftssprachenunterricht teil.
He participates in the heritage language class.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) heritage language instruction The Herkunftssprachenunterricht takes place in the afternoon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: muttersprachlicher Unterricht (mother tongue instruction)
Etymology
A compound noun: 'Herkunft' (origin) + 's' + 'Sprachen' (languages) + 'Unterricht' (instruction). Literally 'origin-languages-instruction'.
Memory Tips
It's a long word, but break it down into its three parts: Herkunft + Sprachen + Unterricht. The meaning becomes clear.