The Role of Native Idiom Communication Skills Development of Young Pupils

Sa？etak Experts and interested laymen often voice contradictory opinions on whether one should encourage children to use their native speech outside the intimate family environment or not. Many argue that a child has to master the standard idiom as soon as possible, and then use it consistently in ‘official’ situations (in a preschool or school institution). Research carried out for the needs of this study contributes to doubting the belief that a child’s use of the native language should be suppressed in school and everyday communication. It proves that knowledge of the native idiom contributes to the adoption of the standard idiom