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/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ tɛtʃɪŋ/ · lan·guage·teach·ing
noun
- The process or art of instructing or educating students in a language, often involving the use of methods, materials, and techniques to facilitate language acquisition. The language teaching department at the university offers courses in linguistics and language pedagogy.
- The study of the methods, theories, and practices involved in teaching languages, including language acquisition, language instruction, and language assessment. The researcher conducted a study on language teaching methodologies and their effectiveness in language learning.
verb
- To instruct or educate students in a language, often using a variety of methods and materials. The teacher language taught the students how to read and write in the target language.
- To impart knowledge or skills related to language, such as language grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation. The language teacher language taught the students about the nuances of language use in different cultural contexts.
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Did you know? The term 'language teaching' has its roots in the 19th century, when language instruction became a recognized field of study in universities and language schools.