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Which term refers to the language acquired while growing up?
Which term refers to the language acquired while growing up?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a language?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a language?
What is the result of language contact?
What is the result of language contact?
What is the process of learning a language formally in school or informally on one's own called?
What is the process of learning a language formally in school or informally on one's own called?
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What does communication involve?
What does communication involve?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a language?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a language?
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What is the term for a language that was learned in addition to the language a person first learned as a child?
What is the term for a language that was learned in addition to the language a person first learned as a child?
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What is the term for the language acquired while growing up and may also refer to as a first language?
What is the term for the language acquired while growing up and may also refer to as a first language?
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What is the term for the process where people learn a language by studying formally in school or informally on their own?
What is the term for the process where people learn a language by studying formally in school or informally on their own?
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What is the result of language contact?
What is the result of language contact?
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Study Notes
Language Acquisition and Development
- Language acquired while growing up is referred to as Native Language or First Language.
- A language requires a Symbol System, Grammar, and Vocabulary, but Emotion is NOT a requirement.
Language Contact and Learning
- The result of language contact is Language Change or Language Convergence.
- The process of learning a language formally in school or informally on one's own is called Language Acquisition.
- Communication involves Sender, Message, Channel, and Receiver.
Language Classification
- A language learned in addition to the language a person first learned as a child is called a Second Language.
- Language Acquisition refers to the process of learning a language, whether formally or informally.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the nature of language and communication with this quiz! Explore the essential components of a language, including grammar, phonology, and lexicon. Discover the means of communication as a language and delve into the fascinating process of language acquisition.
