If they are not literate in the language they can tape stories, songs, and interviews. If they are literate, they can produce written versions of their tapes as well as additional texts, including letters, readings, and poems. Not only individuals but families can play an important role in language transmission. They can provide opportunities for meaningful interactions both in and out of the home. When outside influences such as television and English-speaking visitors intrude on the time intended for native language use, it may be necessary to schedule specific times, events, or places for the total and exclusive immersion in the home language.
Family reunions provide additional opportunities for language learning and teaching.
It is important that families control and limit the intrusion of English-language media, especially television and videos, into their daily lives. Support groups consisting of several families can be very effective in this area as well as in expanding the scope and richness of language learning, teaching, and use. At the community level, a high priority should be the dissemination of information so that everyone becomes aware of the threat of language loss and the strategies for preventing or reversing it. Conferences and training sessions on cultural topics that reinforce language awareness and community identity should be well advertised and promoted, especially among educators and parents. The public is often unaware of the existence, availability, and location of resources that would serve their needs and interest at little or no cost to the user.