languagebasics

noun
UK /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ˌbeɪ.sɪks/
US /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ˌbeɪ.sɪks/

The first simple things you learn when you start to speak or read a language.

In class, we practiced languagebasics like saying hello and counting to ten.

SYNONYMS

language fundamentalslanguage essentialsbasic language skillslanguage foundationsintroductory language

RELATED WORDS

vocabularygrammarpronunciationalphabetphrases

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The basic rules and words needed to understand a new language.

Before the trip, she studied languagebasics so she could ask for directions.

3. The simple starting lessons in a language course.

The first chapter of the book covers languagebasics for beginners.

4. The core parts of any system of communication.

Sign languagebasics include hand shapes and facial expressions.