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Although language was created for communicating with each other, there are times in which language can change the meaning of different situations, harming communication. Such is the case of the picture, in which the person who was robbed didn’t use a comma in her sentence, that’s why the police officer understood that she wanted him to help the thief.

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In our opinion, language is a means for communication, but it can usually hinder it. Just like in the case of this picture, certain words have the same pronunciation and mean completely different things.

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Commonly, the eldest find difficult picking up a language. No matter how highly articulate someone is they are unable of creating a response and understanding. A clear example is a woman who is fluent in english, but her mother only speaks mandarine. The young girl can switch between languages and communicate with people of both cultures with ease. However, her mother can only understand a few words because of english not being her mother tongue. That’s why, google created a new prototype of glasses which translates at the same time someone is talking. Not until her mother put them on was she able to understand her completely.

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Because of diversification of languages, each language is formed with different structures and compositions. Thus, this hinders people whenever they are trying to learn a new language creating problems, one of which is shown in this image: numbers.

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Does body language matters?
Can language barriers generate violence?

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Do you think that a universal accent for each language should be created?

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Can language be the eyes of a blind person?
Can language help us see what we cannot with our own eyes?

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Language barriers are things that prevent people from understanding each other. In this example it is shown how these barriera can generate misunderstandings

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At that time, movies didn´t have sound, so language of movements and actions help the comunication

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Language hinders communication
-If you were in the position of the woman, would you have understood what the man meant or would you have misunderstood him?

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language hinders communication

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4. CHOOSE something controversial that can generate class discussion. Also, make up one or two questions to share with your classmates in class.

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4. CHOOSE something controversial that can generate class discussion. Also, make up one or two questions to share with your classmates in class.

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3. SPEAK: Share your contention with your classmates in class. Explain why you have both chosen this sample of  language to answer the following question: Does language help or hinder communication? Use the the target grammar & vocabulary.

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3. SPEAK: Share your contention with your classmates in class. Explain why you have both chosen this sample of  language to answer the following question: Does language help or hinder communication? Use the the target grammar & vocabulary.

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2.DO & CHECK: Before posting your sample, please go over the checklist and make sure you have complied with the necessary requirements.

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2.DO & CHECK: Before posting your sample, please go over the checklist and make sure you have complied with the necessary requirements.

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1.READ: Dear all, please read carefully the instructions for our next project (Unit 2): Does language help or hinder communication?

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1.READ: Dear all, please read carefully the instructions for our next project (Unit 2): Does language help or hinder communication?