Language complexity
We use many ways to talk. Some ways use many parts. Other ways use few parts. All ways help us share. Every way is good. Do you like to talk?
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Language education
You can learn to speak new ways. It helps you talk to new friends. You can learn in a school. This helps you work and travel. It is fun to learn. Do you want to try?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage game
People play word games. They change how they talk. This helps keep secrets. It can be fun to learn. Do you want to try one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage interpretation
People use words to help others. An interpreter speaks for someone. They change one way of talking into another. This helps us all understand. It is a very big job. Can you help a friend?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage isolate
Some ways of talking are special. They do not have any close friends. They are like a family of one. This can be a way of speaking. It can also be a way of signing. It is neat to learn new ways to talk. Do you know…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage preservation
People use many ways to talk. Some ways of talking are in danger. We can write them in books. We can record voices on computers. This helps us keep them safe. This keeps our stories alive. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLao language
Lao is a way of talking. People use it in Laos. Many people use it too. It helps friends talk together. It is a special way to share stories. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLapita culture
Long ago, people sailed the sea. They made beautiful clay pots. These pots had pretty patterns. They lived on many islands. This helps us learn about them. Can you imagine sailing on a big boat?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLasagna
Lasagna is a yummy food from Italy. It uses wide, flat pasta sheets. People stack the sheets with meat and cheese. Then they bake it in an oven. It is a warm, tasty meal. Do you like cheese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLatin grammar
Latin is an old way to talk. It uses many word endings. These endings change the meaning. This helps people know who is doing what. It is a very neat way to speak. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLatte
A latte is a warm drink. It has coffee and hot milk. The milk makes the coffee taste mild. Some people make art in the foam. It is a tasty treat. Do you like milk in your drink?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLatvian language
Latvian is a way to talk. It is spoken in a place called Latvia. Many people use it at home. It is a special way to share stories. We can learn new words too. Do you want to hear it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLaundry room
A laundry room is for cleaning clothes. You can wash things in a machine. You can also dry them there. It helps keep your clothes fresh. This room is very useful. Do you have a laundry room?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLavash
Lavash is a thin bread. It is big and flat. People bake it in a clay oven. It is good for food wraps. We can share it with friends. Do you like bread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLavender (color)
Lavender is a light purple color. It looks like a flower. You can make it with white paint. It is a pretty color. Do you like purple?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLawn
A lawn is a patch of grass. It stays very short. We use a machine to cut it. People play games on the green grass. It looks very pretty. Do you like to run on grass?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLayer cake
A layer cake has many parts. You stack cake on top of cake. Sweet jam or frosting goes in between. It is a treat for many friends. We love to share it! Do you like cake?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeather jacket
A leather jacket is a warm coat. It is made from animal skin. Many come in brown or black. People wear them to look cool. Some wear them to stay safe on bikes. Do you like these jackets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLe Cordon Bleu
People go here to learn to cook. It is a big school. Many students learn to make great food. This helps them work in kitchens. It is a very special place. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeggings
Leggings are tight clothes for your legs. They help keep you warm. People wear them to dance or run. They can be very soft. Many people like to wear them. Do you like to wear comfy clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLemonade
Lemonade is a sweet drink. It uses lemon juice and water. You can add sugar too. Some people add mint leaves. It tastes very good. Do you like sweet drinks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLemon tart
A lemon tart is a sweet treat. It comes from France. It has a crust made of dough. Inside is a smooth lemon filling. It tastes very bright. It is fun to eat! Do you like lemons?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLenition
Words can change how we speak. Some sounds get soft. They can even go away. This happens when we talk fast. It can happen over a long time. Do you hear soft sounds? Can you find them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLentil soup
Lentil soup is a warm meal. It uses small, round beans. Some are red or green. People eat it all over the world. It is good for you. Do you like soup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeonard Bloomfield
Leonard was a man who loved words. He studied how we talk. He looked at many ways to talk. This work helps us learn. His books are very good. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLeslie White
A man named Leslie White studied people. He looked at how we live. He thought tools help us grow. Tools help us get what we need. This helps us all stay safe. Do you like to use tools?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLetter (message)
A letter is a written message. You send it to a friend. It can be on paper. People have sent them for a long time. They share news and love. Do you like to write?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLevantine cuisine
People eat many tasty foods. They eat dips with bread. They eat warm meat and rice. They even eat sweet treats. It is fun to share meals. Do you like to try new food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLexicology
We use many words to talk. Words tell us what things are. Some words come from far away. They help us share ideas. Learning words is fun! Do you like new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLexicon
A lexicon is a big list of words. It is all the words we use to talk. These words help us share what we think. We can make new words too. It is fun to learn them. Do you have a favorite word?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLexis (linguistics)
All the words we use are special. They make up a big group. We use them to talk. We use them to write. Words help us share our ideas. Do you have a favorite word?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLhasa Tibetan
People in Lhasa use a special way to talk. It is a way to share stories. They also write them on stones. This helps them keep their ways alive. Do you like to learn new ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLimburgish
Limburgish is a way of talking. It is spoken in some parts of Europe. Many people use it to talk with friends. It helps people feel proud of their home. It is a special way to speak. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLime sulfur
This liquid helps plants stay healthy. It is a reddish-yellow color. It smells like rotten eggs. It can stop bugs and germs. People use it on trees. It even makes old wood look white. Do you like to garden?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiminality
Sometimes we are in the middle. You are not where you were. You are not where you will be. It is a time to change. This can help us grow. Do you like new things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLinear A
Long ago, people used lines to write. They wrote on clay. They wrote about sheep and grain. We do not know what it says yet. It is a big mystery! Can you help us solve it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLinear B
Long ago, people used special marks to write. These marks were on clay. They helped people keep track of things. It was a very old way to talk. We learned how to read them later. Can you imagine writing on clay?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLingala
Lingala is a way to talk. Many people use it to speak. It is used in music too. It helps people share ideas. It is a very big language. Do you like to talk to friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLingua franca
Some words help us talk. They act like a bridge. This helps people who speak different ways. It is good for trade. It helps us make friends. Can you learn a new way to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLinguistic description
People study how we talk. They listen to how we speak. They write down our words. This helps us learn. It is very cool. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLion dance
People dance like lions. They wear bright costumes. Two people move the lion. They play loud drums. This brings good luck. It is a happy dance. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLipstick
Lipstick adds color to your lips. It is made of wax and oil. People have used it for a long time. It can be red or even black. It helps people show who they are. Do you have a favorite color?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiquorice (confectionery)
Some sweets are black and sweet. They come from a plant root. People make them in many shapes. They can be long ropes. Some even taste salty! Do you like black sweets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleList
A list is a set of things. You can write it on paper. You can keep it in your head. It helps you stay organized. Lists can be for fun too! Do you like to make lists?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLiterary language
Some people use special words for writing. These words sound very polite. They are used in books or big speeches. This helps people share big ideas. It is a way to show respect. Do you like reading books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLithuanian language
Lithuanian is a way to talk. People use it in Lithuania. It is a very old way to talk. It helps people share their stories. We can learn it too. Do you want to try?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLittle black dress
A little black dress is a simple dress. It is often short. Many women like to wear it. You can wear it to a party. It is a very smart look. Do you like the color black?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLivestock guardian dog
These dogs help farm animals. They live with the sheep. They stay with the group all day. The dogs bark to keep wild animals away. They are very brave and kind. Do you like big dogs?
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