WHAT IS A LANGUAGE ?

WHAT IS A LANGUAGE ?

A language is a way of communicating and expressing the reality around us.

A language is ONE way of viewing reality.

English is a rational language.

The way we speak in English is direct, straight to the point.

We use a lot of short sentences which are clear and direct.

French likes long sentences and a lot of descriptions.

French uses a lot of nouns for descriptions.

🔑 English prefers to be direct and to express action.

As a consequence, we use more verbs in English than nouns

cqfd → languages think differently and work differently.

Knowing more than one language is a real asset in life because it helps you be open-minded.

Word bank:

- straight to the point   (adv) = immediately

> I'll   come   straight   to   the   point  —your   work   isn't good   enough .

- an asset ( N )=     a   person   or   thing   that   is   valuable   or   useful   to   sb / sth

> In   his   job ,  patience   is   an   invaluable   asset .

- open-minded ( adj )=    willing   to   listen   to ,  think   about   or   accept   different ideas