True or False?
True or False?
There are estimated to be over 1,000 languages spoken in the world today.
False. There are about 7,000 languages.
erudite
erudite /ˈerʊdaɪt/ having or containing a lot of knowledge that is known by very few people
Speak for 1 minite about the following.
Challenges of being a polyglot.
True or False?
The term "polyglot" comes from the Greek words "polus" meaning "many" and "glotta" meaning "tongue."
True
construe
construe /kənˈstruː/- to understand something in a particular way
Name at least three ideas.
Disadvantages of speaking a unique language!
True or False?
The language with the fewest number of speakers is Taushiro, spoken by only one person in Peru.
True
interlocutor
interlocutor /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjətər/- someone who is involved in a conversation
Speak for 1 minute about the following.
Advantages of knowing sign languages.
True or False?
Icelandic is one of the oldest living languages in the world and has remained relatively unchanged since its origins in the 9th century.
True.
consecutive
consecutive /kənˈsekjʊtɪv/ - consecutive events, numbers, or periods of time come one after the other
Name at least three ideas.
Challenges when learning a language at the age of 70.
True or False?
Sign language is universal.
False. Sign language is not universal and has hundreds of different variations around the world.
connoisseur
connoisseur /ˌkɒnəˈsɜːr/ - someone who knows a lot about and enjoys good food, wine, art, etc.
Give at least three ideas on the following.
Language-related problems in multilingual countries.