Branches of linguistics

WHAT IS LINGUISTICS?

 Scientific study of human language.

Aims of linguistic theory: What is knowledge of language? (Competence)

How is knowledge of language acquired? (Acquisition)

How is knowledge of language put to use? (Performance/language processing)

The nature of linguistic competence

All languages are similar in their organization and in their function:

—Every human language has a lexicon and a grammar to create sentences. — —Knowledge of the grammar and lexicon = person’s linguistic competence.

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A four-level American English course for teenage learners
Through a comprehensive and innovative range of resources, Got it! uses hands-on language presentations to help students discover language intuitively and try out new structures. Through personalization and dialogue they explore meaning in a framework of issues which engage them. Competence in individual skills and awareness of progress and success are encouraged throughout.

A four-level American English course for teenage learners
Through a comprehensive and innovative range of resources, Got it! uses hands-on language presentations to help students discover language intuitively and try out new structures. Through personalization and dialogue they explore meaning in a framework of issues which engage them. Competence in individual skills and awareness of progress and success are encouraged throughout.