Language is God's unique gift to humanity. Human civilization as we know it today would have been impossible without language. Language is all around us. It can be found in our thoughts and dreams, prayers and meditations, relationships and communication. It is an instrument of thought as well as a source of delight, in addition to being a means of communication and a repository of knowledge (e.g. singing).It is the transmission of knowledge from one person to another and from one generation to the next. Language can also make or break human relationships. It is the use of language that makes or breaks a life. Man would have remained a dumb animal if not for language. Our ability to communicate through words distinguishes us from animals. Language is frequently taken for granted due to its pervasiveness.