What do people mean when they talk about ‘language’?

Watch the video with Monica, Marie Therese, and other teachers talking about ‘language systems’, and about what we mean when we talk about ‘language’. As you watch, answer these questions:

What are the three ‘language systems’?

What do Monica, Marie Therese, and the other teachers say about each of them?

Task

How do you feel about your knowledge of ‘language systems’? Which do you feel most confident about and which do you feel less confident about? Share your answers.

Credits:

Taken from: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-elt/2/steps/133100

© UCLES 2016