Language

Language

Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.

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linguistic knowledge

Language; Language learning

To have knowledge and competence in a language.

lower command

Language; Language learning

Low level of mastery or competence in a language.

pedagogial lexicography

Language; Language learning

Grammar: Noun. Area: Lexicography. Definition: Pedagogical lexicography is a complex area that encompasses applied linguistics related to vocabulary structure, reading ...

language-learning environment

Language; Language learning

Definition: language learning environment is “a complex network of interrelated contexts” ( p. 158), and clinicians, educators, and other communication partners must find ways ...

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Language; Language learning

Test Of English as a Foreign Language; a standardized test of English for academic purposes, and is commonly used in university programs as a benchmark of proficiency in English ...

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Language; Language learning

Teaching of English to speakers of other languages; teaching English as an additional language to those who speak other languages as their mother tongue.