What is the language spoken regularly at home by a student called?

The language spoken regularly at home by a student is known as the "home language." This term specifically refers to the language or languages that a child is exposed to in their family environment and may use in their everyday interactions.

While "native language" typically refers to the language a person learns first and is most comfortable with, it doesn't necessarily indicate usage at home if the student is engaging in a different language community outside of the household.

"Secondary language" denotes a language learned after the native or home language, often in a formal education setting, and "primary language" can refer to the most-used language in various contexts, which may not always be the language spoken at home. Understanding these distinctions is important for recognizing the linguistic landscape in which a student operates and the implications for teaching strategies focused on language development.