meanings of words vary entirely if the cultural background is different from group to group.

words create the environment where they are learnt.

the meaning of a word depends on the meaning speakers give to it, according to Osgood.

language and society are closely linked.

when people learn their native language, they also learn its culture.

"last" (l.19) is the same as latest.

"gradually" (l.16) means little by little.

"as well" (l.7) is a comparative of equality.

students can improve their writing by themselves.

students ought to be kept away from their teachers to better perform written tasks.