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Finding for the Good in Bad English

The Next Big Idea Daily

The Influence of Specific Groups on Linguistic Changes and the Benefits of Filled Pauses in Speech

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This chapter discusses the impact of various groups, such as the young, females, and lower classes, in driving linguistic changes over time. It also examines the origins of language features deemed incorrect today and the advantages of filled pauses like 'um' and 'uh' in speech and memory.

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