Language use refers to how individuals communicate through speaking, writing, and other forms of linguistic expression. It includes the choice of words, grammar rules followed, accents or dialects used, and non-verbal cues such as body language.
Related terms
Pragmatics: The study of how context influences the way language is interpreted and understood.
Sociolinguistics: The study of how social factors influence language variation and change within communities.
Register: Refers to variations in language style according to specific contexts or situations (e.g., formal register in academic settings versus informal register among friends).