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The Japanese adapted Chinese characters to write their own language. The Japanese scholars began using kanji or "Chinese writing," to write Japanese words.

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What is the origin of the word 'adapt'?

The word 'adapt' has a Latin origin. Adapt can be defined as making something suitable, adjusted or fit for use in a specific situation or circumstance.


How would you adapt strategies for children where English was not their first language and to help their communication difficulties?

To adapt strategies for children with English as a second language and communication difficulties, use visuals, gestures, and simplified language to aid in understanding. Encourage the use of their native language as needed, and provide extra support and patience during communication. Consider utilizing bilingual resources and working closely with families and support services to help bridge the language barrier.


Why does the English language keep changing?

The English language continues to change due to factors such as cultural influences, technological advancements, globalization, and borrowing words from other languages. Language is a dynamic system that evolves over time to adapt to the needs and preferences of its speakers.


Is language learning a dynamic process?

Yes, language learning is a dynamic process that involves ongoing interaction with the language through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language learners constantly adapt and adjust their language skills based on exposure to new vocabulary, grammar rules, and cultural context. Effective language learning requires practice, feedback, and a willingness to continue improving over time.


What do language translators do to help?

Language translators are a huge help for when you're trying to communicate with someone that doesn't understand or speak your language. There are many scenarios where they're useful but something to help the community is to translate during court for a witness that maybe doesn't speak the language so they help an innocent person.

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Prefix of adaptable?

The prefix is adapt - whose meaning is to adapt.


How does the Japanese salamander adapt to its environment?

by falling fruits


Whose work did Kurasawa adapt for Komonosu Jo Throne of Blood and Ran?

William Shakespeare


How do people adapt to the environment in france?

their language, their climate their culture- food clothing etc...........................


How does Boris Johnson use and adapt his spoken language to attempt to gain control?

magic


Are Japanese and Chinese the same thing?

No. Japanese people come from Japan and speak the Japanese Language. On the other hand Chinese people come from China and speak a variety of Chinese Languages. If you look at an atlas all will be revealed.


How do you adapt communication to meet different communication needs of adults?

You need to have multiple ways to communicate for adults. Some may need sign language. Some may need communication in a foreign language. Some may need audio rather than written communication.


What is the Japanese word for adapt?

順応する /jun nou su ru/ is 'to adapt' as in sense of adapting to a situation etc. In same sense but with less usage, the transitive form would be 順応される /jun nou sa re ru/ like to adapt someone to the situation. 翻案する /hon an su ru/ means 'to adapt' as in adaptation of a movie etc from written work. 書き換える /ka ki ka e ru/ literally meaning 'to change and write' means 'to adapt' as in making a suitable adaption from a written source for a specific purpose.


Can you give me some examples of phonology?

When one language borrows sounds from another language, the borrowing language must often adapt the words to fit the set of possible sounds in its inventory.


What is the origin of the word 'adapt'?

The word 'adapt' has a Latin origin. Adapt can be defined as making something suitable, adjusted or fit for use in a specific situation or circumstance.


Who were the first people to use the Hebrew Alphabet?

The Hebrews were the first to adapt the Phoenician alphabet for the Hebrew language.


How would you adapt strategies for children where English was not their first language and to help their communication difficulties?

To adapt strategies for children with English as a second language and communication difficulties, use visuals, gestures, and simplified language to aid in understanding. Encourage the use of their native language as needed, and provide extra support and patience during communication. Consider utilizing bilingual resources and working closely with families and support services to help bridge the language barrier.