Language Flashcards
A global language
A global language
Definition: A language that is understood almost everywhere.
Example: English is often considered a global language due to its widespread use.
Type: Noun
A minority language
A minority language
Definition: A language spoken by less than 50% of the population in a country or region.
Example: Welsh is a minority language in the UK.
Type: Noun
Bilingual
Bilingual
Definition: The ability to speak two languages fluently.
Example: Being bilingual is a great advantage in today’s globalized world.
Type: Adjective
Common language
Common language
Definition: A language understood by two or more people.
Example: English serves as a common language between many different nationalities.
Type: Noun
Dominant language
Dominant language
Definition: The language spoken most widely, either by individuals or within a country.
Example: Mandarin is the dominant language in China.
Type: Noun
Fluency
Fluency
Definition: The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and accurately.
Example: Fluency in Spanish helped her communicate during her trip to Mexico.
Type: Noun
Indigenous languages
Indigenous languages
Definition: Languages that are native to a specific region, often spoken by indigenous peoples.
Example: Quechua is one of the indigenous languages of Peru.
Type: Noun
Language acquisition
Language acquisition
Definition: The process of learning a language.
Example: Early language acquisition is easier for children than adults.
Type: Noun
Multilingual
Multilingual
Definition: Able to speak more than two languages.
Example: Switzerland is a multilingual country with several official languages.
Type: Adjective
Persistent
Persistent
Definition: Continuing to try despite difficulties.
Example: Her persistent effort led to fluency in French.
Type: Adjective
To reproduce language
To reproduce language
Definition: To use language that has been previously learned.
Example: He struggled to reproduce the vocabulary he had studied.
Type: Verb
Widely spoken
Widely spoken
Definition: Spoken by many people in many places.
Example: Spanish is widely spoken in the Americas and Europe.
Type: Adjective
A competitive edge
A competitive edge
Definition: An advantage based on success or competence.
Example: Bilingualism can give job seekers a competitive edge in the market.
Type: Noun
Colourful/Fruity language
Colourful/Fruity language
Definition: Language that contains a lot of swear words or profanity.
Example: The comedian was known for his use of colourful language in his routines.
Type: Noun
Native language/Mother tongue
Native language/Mother tongue
Definition: The language a person grows up speaking.
Example: Her mother tongue is Russian, but she speaks English fluently.
Type: Noun
