Language is the organization of symbols. These symbols include but are not limited to, the sounds of spoken words, the written words, non verbal gestures, and contextual messages. Each language or system of symbols is part of at least one culture and possibly many different diverse cultures. The attitudes, values, and beliefs of these cultures shape how meanings are constructed. Words do practical work in our world. Words help us to accomplish many things and one can hardly imagine our world without words.
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