LESSON 2.

1: Structures of a Language

MOTHER TONGUE

•Called as a "vernacular language" "dialect" and "first language"

•It is the first language use by the child at home.

INTENDED OUTCOMES;

•Defined what language is and described its components.

•Compared the phonemic and syntactic structures of language.

LANGUAGE IS PRIMARILY SPOKEN

•Language is a system of human communication which consists of the structural arrangement of

strings of sounds.

Every language has its own set of structures that help organize and convey information. These structures
include:

1. Phonetics and Phonology: The study of speech sounds. Phonetics focuses on the physical aspects of
sound production, while phonology deals with the use and distribution of sounds.

2. Morphology: The study of word formation. Morphology includes the rules for creating words from
smaller units, such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

3. Syntax: The study of sentence structure. Syntax deals with the arrangement of words and phrases in a
sentence to convey meaning.

4. Semantics: The study of meaning in language. Semantics includes the meaning of individual words, as
well as the meaning that arises from the combination of words in a sentence.

5. Pragmatics: The study of how language is used in context. Pragmatics includes the rules for using
language in different social situations, as well as the interpretation of non-literal language, such as
sarcasm or irony.

Understanding these structures is essential for effective communication in any language.