Introduction

Language, its nature and Mechanisms, Meaning of language:

               Man’s greatest achievement and significant that above all others distinguishes him from greatest is a language. Language is the flesh and blood of culture. We can not imagine a world without languages. Language is an essential component of culture and civilization.

General Meaning of Language:

               Language is vast repertoire of words. The English world language has been derived from the Latin word – Lingua which means Tongue,

               French term ‘Langue’ & ‘Parole’ also bear similar impression on languages.

               Language is necessary for speaking, learning, reading, writing. It is a type of abstract knowledge.

Definition of Language:

·        Edward. Sapir: “A purely human norm instinctive method of communication ideas, emotions & desires by means of a system of voluntarily produced vocal symbols.”

·        Otto Jesperson: ‘A set of human habits the purpose of which is to give expression to thoughts & feelings and especially to impart them to others’.