The Beauty of Language
Linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure. It encompasses the analysis of language form, language meaning, and language in context.
Branches of Linguistics
- Phonetics: The study of the sounds of human speech.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Morphology: The study of the structure of words.
- Syntax: The study of the arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences.
- Semantics: The study of meaning.
- Pragmatics: The study of how context influences the way language is interpreted.
Fun Facts
Did you know there are over 7,000 languages spoken across the world? That’s a lot of ways to say 'hello'! 🌍👋