Articulating

Words Building blocks of a language describing local realities for shared understanding and expression. The evolving speech and multiple literacies bond people to their environment. They express both literal and figurative meanings. Story: Do You Have a Word for It? Lerato: I'm having a hard time explaining this to you. There's no word for it in your language. Andrew: What…

Language A communication system structured in vocabulary and grammar expressed through sounds, symbols, gestures, and other non-verbal cues. Language is passed on generationally and identifies people as a group. Most languages develop a written script. Story: I Don't Understand My Teacher Lila grew up in a small village nestled in the mountains. It was her first day of class, and…