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Перед поездкой она выучила простые фразы на местном языке.
Before the trip, she learned simple phrases in the local language.
Языковые курсы обучают и грамматике, и культурным фразам.
Language classes teach both grammar and cultural phrases.
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the general term for a system of communication by spoken or written words or other symbols
can mean 'language' in set phrases (e.g. mother tongue) or in literary use; also means the organ in the mouth
the language a person learned from birth or in early childhood (their native language)
a language used as a common means of communication between speakers of different native languages
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language belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between language / tongue / mother tongue / lingua franca
the general term for a system of communication by spoken or written words or other symbols
English is a widely spoken language.
Английский — широко распространённый язык.
can mean 'language' in set phrases (e.g. mother tongue) or in literary use; also means the organ in the mouth
Her mother tongue is Spanish.
Её родной язык — испанский.
the language a person learned from birth or in early childhood (their native language)
My mother tongue is Russian.
Мой родной язык — русский.
a language used as a common means of communication between speakers of different native languages
English often serves as a lingua franca in international business.
Английский часто служит лингва франка в международном бизнесе.
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bite vs chew vs sting vs nip: разница между bite, chew, sting и nip
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carry vs wear vs take vs bring: разница между carry, wear, take и bring
Разница между carry, wear, take и bring: когда carry значит нести, wear носить одежду, take брать с собой, а bring принести.
catch vs make vs take vs board: разница между catch, make, take и board
Разница между catch, make, take и board в теме транспорта: успеть на поезд, сесть на автобус или воспользоваться транспортом.
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How to pronounce language and what this word means
language translation: язык. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce language
/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
language translation
язык
language examples
Before the trip, she learned simple phrases in the local language.
language transcription
/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/, /ə ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
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language meaning: what does it mean?
communication system
language pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
language is pronounced as /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
language definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Before the trip, she learned simple phrases in the local language. Translation: Перед поездкой она выучила простые фразы на местном языке.
Is language part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, language (язык) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is language part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, language (язык) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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