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How many languages are there in the world?
How many languages are there in the world?
7000
Most languages of the world have a written form.
Most languages of the world have a written form.
False
Which language is the Holy Quran available in?
Which language is the Holy Quran available in?
One language dies about every ______ days.
One language dies about every ______ days.
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Which languages does Mr. Saberian know?
Which languages does Mr. Saberian know?
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When did Mr. Saberian start learning English?
When did Mr. Saberian start learning English?
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What is Mr. Saberian's favorite language?
What is Mr. Saberian's favorite language?
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Which of the following activities was not mentioned in the language learning activities?
Which of the following activities was not mentioned in the language learning activities?
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Meysam is a high school ______.
Meysam is a high school ______.
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Where does Mr. Saberian work?
Where does Mr. Saberian work?
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Mr. Saberian lived in a foreign country when he was 13.
Mr. Saberian lived in a foreign country when he was 13.
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Study Notes
Interesting Facts
- There are about 7,000 languages across the world.
- Most languages of the world do not have a written form.
- The Quran is available in more than 100 languages.
Language Death
- One language dies every two weeks.
- Deaf people communicate using sign language.
Countries & Languages
- Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Tajikistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and the United Arab Emirates are some countries on a world map.
Recognizing Languages
- Circle the languages you know.
Communication Signs
- There is a parking lot around.
- Turn off your mobile phone.
- Please be quiet.
- Keep off the grass.
- You are near a restaurant.
- Do not swim here.
Language Learning Activities
- Reading story books.
- Watching movies.
- Listening to the news.
- Surfing the net.
- Talking to foreigners.
- Writing letters or emails.
Babak Saberian: A Translator
- Babak Saberian is a translator working for IRIB.
- He is fluent in Persian, English, French, and Russian.
- He started learning English at 13 and French at 15.
- He learned Russian while studying at a university in Moscow.
- He uses English the most but enjoys using all the languages.
- He believes that interest and hard work are more important than age for language learning.
- His favorite language is Persian.
Mazandaran and Asia
- Mazandaran is a farming region of Iran.
- Asia is the largest continent.
- Spanish is Diego’s native language.
- There is no mention of water on Mars.
- The text provides evidence that dictionary prices are changing.
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This quiz delves into fascinating facts about languages around the world, language extinction, and effective communication methods. Discover the diversity of languages, learn about language learning activities, and recognize the impact of translators in global communication. Test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of this important subject.
