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All humans require communication to function and to understand others.
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understanding one or more languages is consequently important for us since language is one of
the important ways in which we communicate and interact with the people around us, allowing
us to broaden our horizons and grow as individuals. Moreover, the terms "learning a language"
and "how to use a language" are used in similar senses. However, they are not the same, but how
do they differ from one another?
As far as I can tell, learning a language is the point at which you really study the
language, either in a class or by self-studying and acquiring it in the same way that you would
study some other subject. The student is required to study vocabulary words as well as sentence
structure and grammar in this class. As a result, most language learners have a basic
understanding of the grammar of the first language they learned. They understand intonation,
word sound, grammatically correct word order in a sentence, and the fact that words can have
numerous meanings, among other things.
Learning how to use a language, on the other hand, is the process of improving one's
capacity to comprehend a language and use it to communicate with others. It's the transformation
from a quiet to someone who can't stop talking in class. Moreover, I believe that this is how a
child learns to talk. It learns through imitating and replicating the actions of others. And it
gradually learns its mother tongue. It is unconcerned about grammatical errors, verbs,
prepositions, and other issues. It learns from its mistakes and isn't scared to make more of them.
According to Journal of Humanities And Social Science (2020), the main difference
between learning a language and learning how to use a language is that learning a language
focuses on providing theoretical knowledge of a language. In this case, the student might know
all the proper grammar rules and the correct ways of sentence structuring but might still lack the
confidence to have a conversation with a native. In contrast, learning how to use a language is a
manner of learning a language by immersion. It provides the student with the practical
knowledge of the language, for example, the student might not know the grammar rule but is still
able to immaculately converse with a native. Language learning is seen as formal (what is done
in the classroom or other formal situations), while learning how to use a language is seen as
natural (which is not necessarily taught but naturally acquired).
Furthermore, the Grammar-Translation Method in Language Teaching is said to educate
pupils about the target language but not how to use it. GTM is intended to meet the needs of
learners who want to read literature and fine arts in their original form or simply as a means of
intellectual development. GTM's objective, to be more specific, is to improve the conscious
reading task by enhancing and understanding the grammar point that seems to be part of the text.
GTM does not teach us how to use the language; instead, I believe it causes people to fail to
learn a language because they do not comprehend the language's fundamental workings and
basis. They study grammatical rules but do not apply them in real-life situations.
Finally, my thoughts on how students like me can foster better use of the target language
are simply I will study the language as well as how it should be used. Even if I am in school, I
need to learn how to use the language and not just learning the language. Also, I believe that I do
not need to translate my target language in my mind when I speak it. Learning a language and
motivating yourself can be difficult. You might feel like you're not improving. Always keep in
mind that learning a second language isn't just about opening new doors; it also has numerous
other benefits. Therefore, don't give up and never be afraid to make a mistake. Always keep in
mind that learning from your mistakes makes you a better person.

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