language learning
"Language learning" involves the intentional and systematic process of acquiring the ability to communicate in a second or additional language.
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Definition
B2Education
(formal)The systematic study and practice of a new language, typically through formal education or self-study.
Example
- Many schools offer language learning programs to help students become proficient in foreign languages.
- Online courses have made language learning more accessible to people around the world.
C1Linguistics
(technical, academic)The cognitive and social process of acquiring the ability to understand and use a language other than one's native tongue.
Example
- Researchers in linguistics study the various methods and outcomes of language learning.
- Language learning can vary significantly between individuals based on their exposure and interaction.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "language learning":
foreign languagetarget languagefirst languagenative languageworking languageheritage languagecommunity languagelearning difficultylinguistic landscape