Language Learning Quiz

Many people find that learning a __________ not only provides practical skills but also offers insight into another culture and way of thinking.

• first language

• mother tongue

• linguistics

• second language

Choose two correct answers:

Even as infants, humans have an __________ to communicate through sounds and movements.

• buring desire

• inherent tendency

• innate ability

• urgent need

• lifelong ambition

A __________ is a variation of a language spoken by people in a specific region or group, often with unique expressions and accents.

• idiolect
• dialect
• language
• accent

Body language is a crucial part of communication, and a single __________ can express a wide range of emotions without any words.

• tone
• expression
• gesture
• posture

Learning languages is important because a new language can help __________ between different cultures, allowing people to connect and understand each other better.

• create disconnect

• isolate
• build bridges

• confuse

After a few months of study, John was finally able to __________ Spanish while traveling in Spain. During his trip, he could greet local people and ask for directions when he's lost.

• master complex expressions in

• translate documents into

• read advanced literature in

• hold simple conversations in

Thanks to my ________________, I got a job interview for a translator position at an international company.

• high level of proficiency in English

• basic understanding of English words

• certificate of attendance for English classes

• interest in English literature

The language used in business and academic settings is often more __________, with specific terms and formal structures.

• informal

• slang
• casual
• sophisticated

Some people pick up phrases and words __________, especially when immersed in a foreign language environment.

• slowly
• hardly

• spontaneously

• infrequently

Choose two correct answers:

Although Maria speaks three languages, her __________ is Spanish, the language she learned first at home.

• native language
• second language
• bilingual skill

• native culture

• mother tongue