What is language? the basics for WLC class

What is language?

• A system of communication used to share ideas between people.

• A form of written communication used by a particular group of people.

• A system of communication consisting of gestures and body language only.

• A type of computer programming language used for coding.

What are the four ways humans communicate?

• Speaking

• Sitting in World Language class

• Body language and gestures

• Writing

• Signs and symbols

What is language acquisition?

• The process of forgetting a language.

• The process of learning a language.

• The process of inventing a language.

• The process of translating a language.

Answer explanation

Learning language is also called acquiring language. How do you learn language? There is a 3 part process: Hear, Imitate, Attach Meaning. We'll talk about this in class together.

About how many languages are there in the world?

• 150

• 700

• 7000

• 500

True or False: Language is unique to humans.

• True

• False

• Not sure

• Partially true

What is the purpose of language?

• To communicate your ideas.

• To build a house.

• To be able to play videogames.

• To convey your thoughts, feelings, and emotions to others through communication.

What is body language?

• A dance style

• Using gestures and facial expressions to communicate.

• A type of music.

• A sport

Which of the following is NOT a form of nonverbal communication?

• Talking with your hands.

• Smiling

• Sending a text message.

• Nodding you head.

Answer explanation

Writing a text message is using words to convey meanings.

What of the following are examples of using signs/symbols to communicate?

• 
• 
• The dog runs fast.

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What do we call a person who speaks 2 languages?

• monolingual

• trilingual

• bilingual

• unilingual

Answer explanation

Monolingual and unilingual refer to knowing 1 language. Bilingual refers to knowing 2 languages. Trilingual refers to knowing 3 languages. What if you are multilingual? Mrs. O'Reilly is multilingual.