Language
noun
A system of communication used by a particular country or community.
English is an international language.
Often appears as...
- speak a language
- learn a language
noun
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
I was fascinated by the language of literature.
Often appears as...
- language structure
- language studies
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Academic
noun
The manner or style of a piece of writing or speech.
He had a very clear and effective language.
Often appears as...
- elegant language
- coarse language
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Literary
noun
In computing, a system of symbols and rules for writing programs.
Java is a popular programming language.
Often appears as...
- programming language
- language coding
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Technical
noun
Nonverbal means of expression or communication.
Body language is an important part of public speaking.
Often appears as...
- body language
- sign language
noun
A system of communication used by a particular country or community.
English is an international language.
Often appears as...
- speak a language
- learn a language
noun
The method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
I was fascinated by the language of literature.
Often appears as...
- language structure
- language studies
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The manner or style of a piece of writing or speech.
He had a very clear and effective language.
Often appears as...
- elegant language
- coarse language
Usage tips
Literary
noun
In computing, a system of symbols and rules for writing programs.
Java is a popular programming language.
Often appears as...
- programming language
- language coding
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Nonverbal means of expression or communication.
Body language is an important part of public speaking.
Often appears as...
- body language
- sign language
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Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Identity
Different countries may share a language but have unique expressions and meanings.
The English spoken in Australia has its own flavor.
Pro Tip 2/2Global Use
Some languages are widely spoken across the world, knowing them can improve communication.
Learning English or Spanish opens up many international opportunities.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Identity
Different countries may share a language but have unique expressions and meanings.
The English spoken in Australia has its own flavor.
Pro Tip 2/2Global Use
Some languages are widely spoken across the world, knowing them can improve communication.
Learning English or Spanish opens up many international opportunities.
Pro Tip 1/2Cultural Identity
Different countries may share a language but have unique expressions and meanings.
The English spoken in Australia has its own flavor.
Pro Tip 2/2Global Use
Some languages are widely spoken across the world, knowing them can improve communication.
Learning English or Spanish opens up many international opportunities.
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How languages evolve -...
In the early days of human migration, the world was much less populated. Groups of people that shared a single language and culture often split into smaller tribes, going separate ways in search of fresh game and fertile land. As they migrated and settled in new places, they became isolated from one another and developed in different ways.
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The world’s most...
What secrets do its pages contain? He purchased the manuscript from the cash-strapped priest at the college, and eventually brought it to the U.S., where experts have continued to puzzle over it for more than a century. Cryptologists say the writing has all the characteristics of a real language, just one that no one's ever seen before.
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and two passive parts, listening and reading. While a balanced bilingual has near equal abilities across the board in two languages, most bilinguals around the world know and use their languages in varying proportions. And depending on their situation and how they acquired each language,
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Your body language may...
So I want you to pay attention to what you're doing right now. We're going to come back to that in a few minutes, and I'm hoping that if you learn to tweak this a little bit, it could significantly change the way your life unfolds. So, we're really fascinated with body language,
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The language of lying —...
This suggests that creating a false story about a personal topic takes work and results in a different pattern of language use. A technology known as linguistic text analysis has helped to identify four such common patterns in the subconscious language of deception.
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Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
irrigation systems that helped farming and agriculture to flourish in the nile valley in addition to mathematical concepts the ancient egyptians also created written languages to describe the world around them the oldest and probably most
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What "Orwellian" really...
of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
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Where do new words come...
brunch, or internet. And unlike borrowings from other languages, these can often be understood the first time you hear them. And sometimes a new word isn't new at all. Obsolete words gain new life by adopting new meanings.
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Are These Cats Actually...
And when they speak our language, we can't help but love them. Tilly is my aristocat. She's long and elegant. She's got a touch of Siamese about her and a lovely narrow little face and these lovely little ears.
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How to create a great...
parent company of google and now one of the world's most valuable companies much has been said and written about the the business strategy but i'll say a few words about the name is alphabet a great name you bet first of all the name is an idea as we all know an alphabet is a set of letters that forms the basis of all language and communication
Video examples
How languages evolve -...
In the early days of human migration, the world was much less populated. Groups of people that shared a single language and culture often split into smaller tribes, going separate ways in search of fresh game and fertile land. As they migrated and settled in new places, they became isolated from one another and developed in different ways.
Video examples
The world’s most...
What secrets do its pages contain? He purchased the manuscript from the cash-strapped priest at the college, and eventually brought it to the U.S., where experts have continued to puzzle over it for more than a century. Cryptologists say the writing has all the characteristics of a real language, just one that no one's ever seen before.
Video examples
The benefits of a...
and two passive parts, listening and reading. While a balanced bilingual has near equal abilities across the board in two languages, most bilinguals around the world know and use their languages in varying proportions. And depending on their situation and how they acquired each language,
Video examples
Your body language may...
So I want you to pay attention to what you're doing right now. We're going to come back to that in a few minutes, and I'm hoping that if you learn to tweak this a little bit, it could significantly change the way your life unfolds. So, we're really fascinated with body language,
Video examples
The language of lying —...
This suggests that creating a false story about a personal topic takes work and results in a different pattern of language use. A technology known as linguistic text analysis has helped to identify four such common patterns in the subconscious language of deception.
Video examples
Ancient Egypt 101 PIPE...
irrigation systems that helped farming and agriculture to flourish in the nile valley in addition to mathematical concepts the ancient egyptians also created written languages to describe the world around them the oldest and probably most
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
Video examples
Where do new words come...
brunch, or internet. And unlike borrowings from other languages, these can often be understood the first time you hear them. And sometimes a new word isn't new at all. Obsolete words gain new life by adopting new meanings.
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Are These Cats Actually...
And when they speak our language, we can't help but love them. Tilly is my aristocat. She's long and elegant. She's got a touch of Siamese about her and a lovely narrow little face and these lovely little ears.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
I think, in a way, I invented the term 'fight club' and that these things have always existed, but they never really had a label. Nobody had a language to apply to them. I created that language in two words and I've been paid a great deal of money for inventing two words and labeling something that has always been around.
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Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
Sometimes I am a different character in different languages. I have different enjoyment from them. Sometimes different answers come out of me. Like, I didn't even know that about me. I get to know myself through different languages, actually.
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Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch Painter
It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should listen to, the feeling for the things themselves, for reality is more important than the feeling for pictures.
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Ronald Reagan
American President
The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
I admire people who dare to take the language, English, and understand it and understand the melody.
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Toni Morrison
American Novelist
We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.
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William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
The language of friendship is not words but meanings.
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Federico Fellini
Italian Director
A different language is a different vision of life.
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Gina Bellman
New Zealander Actress
Any friendship or relationship is about a language.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
I think, in a way, I invented the term 'fight club' and that these things have always existed, but they never really had a label. Nobody had a language to apply to them. I created that language in two words and I've been paid a great deal of money for inventing two words and labeling something that has always been around.
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Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
Sometimes I am a different character in different languages. I have different enjoyment from them. Sometimes different answers come out of me. Like, I didn't even know that about me. I get to know myself through different languages, actually.
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Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch Painter
It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should listen to, the feeling for the things themselves, for reality is more important than the feeling for pictures.
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Ronald Reagan
American President
The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
I admire people who dare to take the language, English, and understand it and understand the melody.
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Toni Morrison
American Novelist
We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.
Quote examples
William Butler Yeats
Irish Poet
Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
The language of friendship is not words but meanings.
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Federico Fellini
Italian Director
A different language is a different vision of life.
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Gina Bellman
New Zealander Actress
Any friendship or relationship is about a language.
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