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What is a language point?

A language point is a specific feature or element of a language that is worth noting or explaining. This could be anything from:

Grammar:

* Tenses: The use of past, present, and future tenses.

* Word order: The way words are arranged in a sentence.

* Prepositions: Words like "on", "in", "at", "to", etc.

* Pronouns: Words like "I", "you", "he", "she", "it", etc.

* Articles: Words like "a", "an", "the".

* Verbs: The different forms of verbs, like the infinitive, the past tense, the past participle, etc.

* Nouns: The different types of nouns, like singular, plural, countable, uncountable, etc.

* Adjectives: Words that describe nouns.

* Adverbs: Words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Vocabulary:

* Idioms: Phrases that have a figurative meaning, like "kick the bucket".

* Phrasal verbs: Verbs that are combined with a preposition or adverb, like "look up", "get up", "put off".

* Collocations: Words that frequently go together, like "heavy rain", "strong wind".

* Register: The level of formality in language, like formal, informal, slang.

* Slang: Informal words or phrases that are specific to a particular group of people.

Other:

* Pronunciation: The way words are pronounced.

* Intonation: The rise and fall of the voice in speech.

* Body language: The way people use their bodies to communicate.

* Cultural context: The background information that helps to understand the meaning of language.

In language learning:

* Language points are often used in textbooks, websites, and other learning materials to help learners understand the nuances of a language.

* Teachers may also use language points to explain specific grammatical structures or vocabulary items to their students.

Essentially, a language point is anything that is worth focusing on in order to improve your understanding and use of a language.

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