C1
language vs linguistic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| languagenoun/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/ | Meaning the system of words and sounds that people in a country or area use to talk | Goes with — | Example Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam, and English is taught in schools. |
| linguisticadjective/lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk/ | Meaning connected with language or the scientific study of language | Goes with linguistic diversity | Example Linguistic research shows that babies learn sounds before words. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Her skills helped her get a job as an interpreter.