Language Learning Terms: World Languages Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every language learning terms term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Cognate

A cognate is a word in two different languages that looks or sounds similar and has the same or a very close meaning because both words came from the same older language.

Greeting

A greeting is a word, phrase, or action people use when they first meet or see someone, to say hello and show respect or friendliness.

Pronunciation

Pronunciation is the way a word is spoken, including its sounds, stress, and rhythm, so that people who know the language can understand it clearly.

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