1
To expect or predict something before it happens.
Anticipate
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Bilingual
Too many to be counted; very numerous.
Countless
To draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone.
Elicit
To take part in or become involved in something.
Engage in
Only or entirely for a particular group or purpose.
Exclusively
Essential or of central importance.
Fundamental
A picture or diagram that helps explain something.
Illustration
Naturally existing as a permanent characteristic of something.
Inherent
Highly skilled or competent in something.
Proficient
A characteristic or quality of a person or thing.|
Trait
Relating to spoken words rather than written.
Verbal
Nonverbal communication expressed through gestures, posture, and facial expressions.
Body language
A way of pronouncing words that is clearly associated with a particular region or group.
Strong accent
To say a word or sound correctly.
Pronounce
A person who has spoken a language from early childhood.
Native speaker
To interpret something incorrectly.
Misunderstand
A difficulty in communication due to differences in language.
Language barrier
To translate spoken words or explain their meaning.
Interpret
Impossible to understand.
Incomprehensible
A movement of the hand, head, or body that conveys meaning.
Gesture
To understand and keep up with a conversation.
Follow
The language someone learns from birth.
First language
Movements of the face that convey emotions.
Facial expression
A form of a language spoken in a particular area that may have distinct vocabulary or pronunciation.
Dialect