10 Interesting Fact About Linguistics and language studies
10 Interesting Fact About Linguistics and language studies
Transcript:
Languages:
Linguistics is the study of language and how humans use it to communicate.
Language has a complex structure and rules, even language that is considered simple like English has more than 1 million words.
There are more than 7,000 languages used throughout the world, but only about 100 languages are widely used.
Some languages, such as Japanese and Korean, use different writing systems from the alphabet used in English.
Language also changes over time, with a few words that become outdated or not used anymore and new words that continue to be added.
All languages have dialects and variations, depending on the area and culture in which they are used.
Language has a strong influence on culture and society, and can be used as a tool to strengthen identity and connect people.
Language studies can help us understand the history and social change, because language reflects the values and beliefs held by the community.
Language can also be used as a tool to create humor and creativity, such as in poetry and songs.
Although language can be a source of disputes and conflict, language studies can help us understand the similarities and differences between culture and society throughout the world.
