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Linguistic Roots and Native Tongues
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  • 1. Born in a particular place, often describes one's first language
  • 2. Relating to words or speech, often used for expression
  • 4. Method of teaching reading by associating sounds with letters
  • 6. Regional variety of a language with distinct vocabulary and grammar
  • 10. Latin term meaning ‘tongue’ or language, as in lingua franca
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  • 3. Smallest meaningful unit in a language
  • 5. Starting point or source of a language or family
  • 7. Distinctive way of pronouncing a language linked to a region or group
  • 8. Describes a person fluent in two languages
  • 9. Ability to speak a language smoothly and effortlessly

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