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Blythe-a-Day February#21: Heritage: Twins Matisse & Marcelle
Since Marcelle (left) and Matisse (right) had arrived from France, their Engliish improved considerably. Yet, their sisters also were learning another language: the girls asked Marcelle and Matisse to teach them French. Thus, there was reciprocity in all of the girls' deepening understanding of and appreciation for each others' language of origin and cultural heritage.
"We share our languages rather than asking one side to erase their's," Marcelle stated. "But one thing Matisse and I cannot teach: our twin language--only we understand each other then. It's very special to us...."
Blythe-a-Day February#21: Heritage: Twins Matisse & Marcelle
Since Marcelle (left) and Matisse (right) had arrived from France, their Engliish improved considerably. Yet, their sisters also were learning another language: the girls asked Marcelle and Matisse to teach them French. Thus, there was reciprocity in all of the girls' deepening understanding of and appreciation for each others' language of origin and cultural heritage.
"We share our languages rather than asking one side to erase their's," Marcelle stated. "But one thing Matisse and I cannot teach: our twin language--only we understand each other then. It's very special to us...."