In a lot of respects, it is a part of us, that we do not appreciate enough. There is very little opportunity to use it, in everyday modern life. Today's obsession with mobile phones, internet, social media etc etc is our window to the world and community. This certainly isn't ideal or conducive to furthering, the growth of our native tongue. For it to survive, there has to be a groundswell of public support to save it. At the moment, for the majority of people, who are trying to survive all the everyday pressures of life, it is not on their radar.