How social media shapes the way we speak
The Global Story
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The Evolution of Language in the Age of Social Media
This chapter examines the transformative impact of social media on language, highlighting how words, expressions, and pronunciations evolve in a globalized context. It discusses the sociolinguistic trends such as 'uptalk' and the blending of British and American English, as well as the rise of shared vocabulary among younger generations. Concerns are raised about the dominance of English and the potential decline of minority languages, alongside examples of successful language revitalization efforts like the Māori language in New Zealand.
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