Thursday 28 May 2015

Language

Language

Language is one of the most important things we have. It enables us to connect to other people, to communicate our thoughts and ideas, and express ourselves. Without any kind of  language (including sign language, body language) we wouldn't be able communicate with each other, learn from each other, or connect with each other; we would be completely isolated from each other.

Language can be tricky sometimes, such as when translations get lost or meanings are misinterpreted. An example of this could be having friends or relatives that speak a different language than you. I've been taking French since I was 8 years old, but I still can't understand more than half of the things my friend (who's from Quebec) says to me when she is speaking French. Meanings can be easily misinterpreted when, instead of hearing someone speak the words, you have to read them either written in a letter or sent to you online.

Overall, we should care about language because it gives us the ability to connect and communicate. The ways in which we use language are always changing, and sometimes language barriers and misinterpretations can get in the way of our understanding, but it is still super useful and effective at helping us learn and grow and connect with one another.