language comprehension
nounUK /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/
US /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ ˌkɑːm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/
Understanding what words and sentences mean when you hear or read them.
Reading a story and knowing what is happening shows good language comprehension.
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2. The ability to understand spoken words in a language you are learning.
Her language comprehension improved after she listened to English songs every day.
3. The mental process of figuring out what a message means.
Language comprehension happens quickly when the topic is familiar.
4. In reading lessons, the skill of understanding a text rather than just saying the words.
The teacher asked questions to check the students' language comprehension.