Princess Nicole E.

Sarmiento
BSTM-1A

1.Check your understanding:

Can animals communicate?
Yes, animals communicate through sounds and gestures. Every type of animals can use different
ways of communicating. Their way of communication is far different from humans because
animals don’t have a language.
Can monkeys produce language?
Monkeys doesn’t have a true language like humans. The sounds that the monkey produce can’t
be considered as language.
What is the difference between language acquisition and language learning?
Language acquisition is generally processing a language naturally through imitating what you
hear or absorb in your environment. You're not actually analyzing or studying the language to
understand it. It's just recently that you've become used to it. On the other hand, language
learning is actually understanding structure and grammar of the language. Learning a language
involves examining its complexities until you have a thorough understanding of it.
What is the difference between first language and second language?
First language is what you also called native language. It is the language that you naturally
acquired from birth. It is what you always hear in the environment you’re existing. While,
second language is typically learned later on. You need extra effort to familiarize yourself with
the concepts of the language.
What happens after a language comes into contact with another?
The contact of two languages can result in shifting back and forth between languages. In a single
sentence, there's a switch between two or more different language codes. People can be bilingual
or multilingual.
2. Write your own Language Biography:
How many languages do you speak?
I can speak four languages but I’m not fluent in the other two languages. I can only speak and
understand a few Japanese and Korean words and phrases.

What is your mother tongue?

My mother tongue is Filipino.
How did you acquire your first language?
I acquired my first language by interactions through my parents and other people I’m with every
day. It is what I’ve been exposed to from birth. Even the shows I watched back then helped a lot
in acquiring my first language.
What skills can you perform using your first language?
I can talk, read, sing, write, understand, memorize, and any other skills that consists a language.
What is your second language?
My second language is English.
How did you learn your second language?
I primarily learned my second language in school and at home. When I was a kid, I love
watching cartoons and it is usually spoken in the English language.
What skills can you perform using your second language?
I can talk, read, sing, write, understand, memorize, and any other skills that consists a language.
What are your language strengths?
I have a good understanding of grammar and its correct usage and I am a decent speller.
What are your language weaknesses?
My vocabulary isn't particularly extensive. Even though my grammar is correct, I'm always
unsure if it's really correct. Lastly, I’m not confident in speaking.
Which language is your favorite and why?
My favorite language is Korean. I want to master my Korean language skills. It all started when I
was watching a Korean drama. Their tone of voice drew my attention. I also enjoy watching
Korean movies and series and I want to have a better understanding of their dialogue without
constantly reading the subtitles.
3. List your own synthesis about the first lecture in language.

The ability to use language distinguishes us from all animals. Animals communicate but they
don’t produce a language. Language allows us to make utterances in a way that others can
understand. A language consists of grammar, vocabulary, and sound systems. Our first language,
also known as our mother tongue, is acquired from birth and the environment we exist. On the
other hand, second language is learned in school and requires extra effort to learn and familiarize
yourself with the concepts of the language.