Essential Grammar in Use

  What is Language? Language is a system of sounds and words used by humans to express their feelings and thoughts. Examples:      1.     I am happy.      2.     You look fresh.      3.     We have gathered here for a specific purpose. How Sounds Make Words man =  /m/ /æ/ /n/ girl =   / ɡɜː l/ (BrE), / ɡɝː l/ (AmE) college =  / ˈ k ɒ l ɪ d ʒ / (BrE), / ˈ k ɑː l ɪ d ʒ / (AmE) syntax =  / ˈ s ɪ ntæks/   From Words to Sentences Language combines words into phrases , clauses , and sentences . Phrases : happy people busy street hot weather Sentences :      1.     We are happy people.      2.   This is a busy street.      3.    It is hot weather today. Paralanguage Paralanguage refers to the non-verbal elements of speech, such as tone, pitch, volume, and speed.  ...