THE POWER OF LANGUAGE: SYNERGY IN READING, WRITING, AND SPEAKING BY FAIZAH ADEDIRAN
I n the symphony of human expression, language emerges as the virtuoso conductor, orchestrating communication through the melodic dance of words, whether spoken, written, or gestured. It is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as the principal method of human connection, consisting of words used in a structured, conventional way conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture. Language weaves a tapestry of structured dialogue within communities and across nations. Within this intricate framework, the trio of reading, writing, and speaking stands as the eloquent performers, each note playing a vital role in the grand composition of human interaction. At the genesis of learning, oral language — spoken and listened to — feeds reading and writing. Before you can read and write, you learn first to speak and listen. However, as you grow older, reading starts to feed the other components of your language. This means that the more you read, the more eloquent you are at speaking, and the better you get at ...