Why are there more than one language, how come we didn't just make one?

Why did they not compliment women in the same way? Were they homosexuals? How would that be viewed in this time?

Over 7,000 languages are spoken in the world today, but linguists and scientists believe they all started from the same language. It’s like a tree which comes from the same trunk but then grows into many branches.

There are several reasons why different languages have developed.

1. Movement of people
As people moved around the world, they took their languages with them. These languages developed in diverse ways in different regions as people needed to find ways of describing their new geographical location. For example, the North Saami language, spoken in parts of Northern Europe, has an exceptionally rich range of vocabulary to describe ice and snow.

2. Mixing with other languages
When people move and come into contact with others, the language they speak mixes with the language of that area. This leads to new words or expressions being developed. If enough new words and ways of speaking are created, this can lead to the development of dialects and even new languages.

3. Language and identity
Language has also developed over the centuries as a way for one group of people to distinguish themselves from another and create a distinct social identity. Sometimes, these languages die out over time, while others continue to flourish or undergo a revival. Examples in the UK include Welsh or Cornish.

4. Change over time
Language also changes across different generations, and new words are created, while old words develop new meanings. The noun ‘unfriend’ originally meant an enemy. Now it has become a verb, meaning to remove someone from your list of social media contacts!

Like a tree, language is a living thing. It is dynamic and constantly evolving, as we find new ways of talking about the world around us. How will the language(s) you speak develop in the future?