Language is a system that people use to
communicate, or share information. Language includes speaking, writing, and
making gestures, or body movements. Early human ancestors began using spoken
language several million years ago. Humans began writing about 5,000 years ago.
Language made it possible for human societies to develop.
Humans are born with the ability to
understand language. Without any special training, children learn to speak by
listening to other people's speech. Other forms of language, such as writing
and sign language, must be taught.




