study of foreign languages; language learning
Refers to the practical study and acquisition of foreign languages, often in an educational context.
I'm majoring in foreign language studies at university.
She has a talent for languages.
Academic study of language structure; synonymous with 言語学. Less common than sense 1.
See also: 言語学
In the field of linguistics, we study phonetics and syntax.
I'm studying French at university.
He's good with languages and can speak five of them.
I go to language classes every Saturday.
I'm planning to take a language exam next month.
My sister has a talent for languages and picks up new ones quickly.
linguistic; language-related
linguist; language expert