language learning
ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˈlɜːnɪŋ
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Definition of language learning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educational processthe process of acquiring knowledge of a language
  • She dedicated five years to language learning.
2.
academic fieldTECH.the field of study that focuses on how languages are learnedTECH.
  • He majored in language learning at the university.
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Expressions with language

colorful languagen.
vivid or expressive words
The poet's colorful language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
choice languagen.
words that are very rude or offensive
He used choice language when he got angry.
salty languagen.
offensive or vulgar words
The movie was full of salty language.
wooden languagen.
unnatural, stiff or overly formal language
His speech was criticized for its wooden language that lacked emotion..
pick up a languagev.
learn a language informally
She picked up the language while living abroad.
speak the same languagev.
understand each other well
Despite their differences, they speak the same language at work.

Expressions with learning

higher learningn.
education at university or college, often with advanced study or research
She pursued higher learning at a top university.
steep learning curven.
process that requires quick learning to succeed
Starting a new job often involves a steep learning curve.
seat of learningn.
place known for teaching and scholarship, often with strong reputation
She dreamed of studying at a famed seat of learning.
temple of learningn.
institution where people go to gain knowledge
The library is a temple of learning for many students.
the torch of learningn.
responsibility to spread education and knowledge
Teachers hold the torch of learning in their communities.
learning abilityn.
speed at which one learns new things
His learning ability allowed him to quickly master the new software.
online learningn.
education conducted over the internet
Online learning allows students to study from anywhere in the world.
continuous learningn.
ongoing process of gaining new knowledge or skills throughout time
Continuous learning helps workers keep up with changes in their industry.
distance learningn.
learning happens when teacher and student are not together
Distance learning lets you study from home.
learning curven.
rate of a person's progress in gaining experience or new skills
She climbed the steep learning curve of digital marketing quickly..

Terms related to language learning

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learnacquisitioncomprehensioneducationinstructionlearningpracticestudytrainingdisciplinefieldresearch

Terms with language learning included in their meaning

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learner's dictionaryn.
education
dictionary designed for people learning a language
language exchangen.
language learning
method of learning languages through mutual practice
language lessonn.
education
period of instruction learning a language
picture dictionaryn.
reference
book with pictures showing word meanings, often for language learning
developmental disabilityn.
general term
impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas
ESLabbr.
abr: English as a second language
class for people learning English after another language
language swapn.
language learning
method of learning languages by exchanging native languages
linguistic barriern.
learning
obstacle in language learning or usage

Examples of language learning in a sentence

  • Online platforms have made language learning more accessible.
  • She published a book on language learning.

View all translations of language learning

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  1. French:apprentissage des langues, ...
  2. German:Spracherwerb, Spracherwerbsforschung, ...
  3. Italian:apprendimento linguistico, ...
  4. Spanish:aprendizaje lingüístico, estudio de lenguas, ...
  5. Portuguese:aprendizagem de línguas, estudo de línguas, ...
  6. Chinese:语言学习, 语言习得研究, ...
  7. Japanese:言語学習, 言語学習研究, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعَلُّم اللُّغَة, تعلم اللغات, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְמִידַת שָׂפָה, חֵקֶר רְכִישַׁת שָׂפוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:изучение языка, изучение языков, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вивчення мови, лінгводидактика, ...
  12. Hindi:भाषा अधिगम, भाषा अधिगम अध्ययन, ...
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