Language Learning Basics

noun a class of nouns or adjectives that have the same type of inflectional forms

• The Latin language has a complex system of declension for nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.
• I struggled with understanding the declension of words in my language class.
• I ain't got time for all this declension stuff, it's too confusing.
• The declension of the company's profits over the years is a cause for concern.

noun a French word meaning 'yes'

interjection used to express agreement or affirmation

• Oui, je suis d'accord avec votre proposition.
• Oui, j'ai bien reçu ton message.
• Oui, c'est cool, on se voit ce soir!
• Oui, la vie est un long chemin parsemé d'embûches.

noun a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• Understanding the part of speech of each word is crucial for proper grammar usage.
• Knowing the part of speech helps with writing better sentences.
• I never really paid attention to that part of speech stuff in school.
• In the language of music, each note can be seen as a part of speech in a sentence.

noun a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The preposition 'in' is used to indicate location or position within a space.
• I don't really understand when to use prepositions in English sentences.
• I always mess up my prepositions when I'm texting quickly.
• In the game of chess, the preposition of the pieces on the board determines the strategy.

noun a basic or essential skill or knowledge

• The rudiments of mathematics are essential for understanding more complex concepts.
• I only know the rudiments of cooking, but I can make a decent meal.
• I need to brush up on the rudiments of gaming before I can compete with my friends.
• Learning the rudiments of a new language is like unlocking a whole new world of communication.

noun an essential skill or element necessary for growth or development

• It is important to first learn the rudiments of mathematics before moving on to more advanced topics.
• I just started learning the rudiments of playing the guitar, and it's been a lot of fun so far.
• Don't worry, I'll teach you the rudiments of skateboarding so you can start shredding in no time.
• Understanding the rudiments of good communication is essential for building strong relationships.

noun basic principles or fundamentals of a subject

• It is important for young children to learn the ABCs in order to develop strong literacy skills.
• My toddler is starting to sing the ABCs, it's so cute!
• I need to brush up on my ABCs before the big exam.
• Learning the ABCs of a new industry can be overwhelming at first.