LINB10H3 Lecture 1: Chapters 1-2
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When you know which sounds are part of the language. Japanese speakers know that t is a part of their language but th is not. When you know which combinations of sounds are possible. English speakers know that english words can start with str-, spl-, or sk- but not rts, lps, etc. When you know which words are possible and which words are not un-deny-ab-ly vs. deny-ly. When you know which combinations of words are possible and which combinations are not. This student is anxious to leave vs. When you can create sentences that have never been said or heard before (infinite sentences) When you can recognize ambiguities in meaning. John ate the ice cream on the table. Meaning 1: on the table, john ate the ice-cream. Meaning 2: john ate the ice-cream that was on the table. When you are aware of the different levels of formality and know when you should use them.
