From meek to on fleek, and almighty to crikey; we examine the most significant turning points in the history of the English language. Has it really changed as much as we think? The English Language is like a tide, leading sociolinguist David Crystal says. We move, and we adapt with the ebbs and flows of … Continue reading THE TIDES ARE A’CHANGIN: MAJOR VOLTAS IN THE HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Category: Linguistics
Teen slang: Is it ruining the younger generations’ ability to speak formally or bettering it?
From the unceremonious manner in which we greet our intimate friends, to the vaguely vulgar way which we gossip about our relatively new yet demoralising education system in, slang has always been ingrained in Britain’s richly diverse language - especially amongst youngsters. Our traditionally sardonic, mocking, and quite frankly, somewhat cutting sense of humour at … Continue reading Teen slang: Is it ruining the younger generations’ ability to speak formally or bettering it?
Judgements on accents and dialects – are they inevitable?
Once, not so long ago, I vacationed down south with family for a weekend city break. London. It’s probable that one of the first and principal things which flashes into one’s mind when the capital city of England is mentioned, is the notoriously stark, prominent cockney accent that is present in most, if not all … Continue reading Judgements on accents and dialects – are they inevitable?
Caitlin Andrews 