3. Nature of Language
• It uses symbols, which are
sounds, gestures, or written characters that
represent object, actions, events and ideas.
• It is meaningful and therefore can be
understood by other users of that language.

4. Nature of Language
• It is generative, which means that the
symbols of a language can be combined to
produce an infinite number of messages.
• It has rules how symbols can be arranged.

5. Purpose of Teaching Language
• Teach the students to communicate
effectively.
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening