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Classical language

Hello there! Do you know what languages are? They are a way for people to communicate with each other. Some languages are very old and have been around for a very long time. These languages are called classical languages.

Classical languages are very special because they are not just used for everyday talking. They are often used for important things like writing books, poems or even for religious texts.

Some examples of classical languages are Latin, Greek, Sanskrit, and Mandarin. These languages have been around for centuries and have influenced the way we think, write and communicate with each other.

Even though people don't use classical languages as often as they used to, they are still very important. Studying them helps us to understand our history and culture, and it also helps us to learn new things about the world around us.

So that's the basics of classical languages! They are old, important and can teach us a lot about our past and present.