http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/mar/11/pronunciation-errors-english-language
This article gives great examples on how we now pronounce words differently to how people many have done several years ago. It comments under the titles; When sounds swap around, When sounds disappear, When sounds intrude and words that used to begin with 'n'. It also suggest reasons this could happen and how gradually over time words get changed without even realising it. It shows that without these errors the language we use could be completely different from how we know it today.
Monday, 1 February 2016
Have we literally broken the English language?
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/aug/13/literally-broken-english-language-definition
This article looks at the phrase 'literally' and the fact that it can be used in many different forms when in an utterance. The title suggests that we are using in the wrong way but comments in the article include that by using a phrase such as 'literally' in several different ways it proves that the English language is a beautiful, organic creature that is forever slipping out of our control. In his article it is discussed that as well as the word being used in a literal manner or sense, it can also be used to exaggerate or express a strong feeling towards something.
This article looks at the phrase 'literally' and the fact that it can be used in many different forms when in an utterance. The title suggests that we are using in the wrong way but comments in the article include that by using a phrase such as 'literally' in several different ways it proves that the English language is a beautiful, organic creature that is forever slipping out of our control. In his article it is discussed that as well as the word being used in a literal manner or sense, it can also be used to exaggerate or express a strong feeling towards something.
Is language like fashion, or the weather?
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/may/06/language-fashion-weather-speak
This article questions whether the way we speak are changes as does the way we dress or do our hair. Its suggests that as fashion goes in and out of style, so does language and it will continue to change along with the ever-changing style and community. it is suggested that intonation and pronunciation can spread just like a pair of jeans can and people are likely to follow the trend. it mentions words such as 'wicked', 'sick' and 'super' which all have a similar meaning but have all been used at different stages and have evolved from each other.
This article questions whether the way we speak are changes as does the way we dress or do our hair. Its suggests that as fashion goes in and out of style, so does language and it will continue to change along with the ever-changing style and community. it is suggested that intonation and pronunciation can spread just like a pair of jeans can and people are likely to follow the trend. it mentions words such as 'wicked', 'sick' and 'super' which all have a similar meaning but have all been used at different stages and have evolved from each other.
#language: evolution in the digital age
http://www.theguardian.com/media-network/2015/jun/26/hashtag-language-evolution-digital-age
This article does not specifically look at how language itself is changing but instead the way symbols such as the hash tag are being used to portray their language in a different way. For example, it is often known that when a hash tag is used it changes the way a sentence is read as it can add emphasis to a single comment just by including the hash tag. The hash tag originated from the social media site, twitter, and is found that under 13s were using this symbol in a new way.
This article does not specifically look at how language itself is changing but instead the way symbols such as the hash tag are being used to portray their language in a different way. For example, it is often known that when a hash tag is used it changes the way a sentence is read as it can add emphasis to a single comment just by including the hash tag. The hash tag originated from the social media site, twitter, and is found that under 13s were using this symbol in a new way.
New Word Order
http://www.theguardian.com/education/2001/jul/02/artsandhumanities.highereducation
This article revolves around the idea of language evolving and how traditional methods of language are coping with the ever change process. It looks at how dictionaries are a very competitive trading area as now language is changing all the time, they need to continue to be updated where perhaps they didn't need to be several years ago.
This article revolves around the idea of language evolving and how traditional methods of language are coping with the ever change process. It looks at how dictionaries are a very competitive trading area as now language is changing all the time, they need to continue to be updated where perhaps they didn't need to be several years ago.
How the Iraq war transformed the English language
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/mar/22/iraq-war-gives-english-new-words
This article focuses on how the Iraq war has changed language perhaps without meaning to. It suggests that in everyday conversation, words such as 'surge' and 'drawdown' are now commonly used with maybe wouldn't have been if this war had not had happened. It also shows some facts about which words are most commonly looked up and found that words relating to war such as 'brigade' and 'regime' were more researched than 'effect' and 'affect'. 'Ten years on, we seem to have lexical war fatigue'.
This article focuses on how the Iraq war has changed language perhaps without meaning to. It suggests that in everyday conversation, words such as 'surge' and 'drawdown' are now commonly used with maybe wouldn't have been if this war had not had happened. It also shows some facts about which words are most commonly looked up and found that words relating to war such as 'brigade' and 'regime' were more researched than 'effect' and 'affect'. 'Ten years on, we seem to have lexical war fatigue'.
Mirror looks to target female readers with secret national newspaper project
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jan/28/mirror-target-female-readers-secret-national-newspaper-project
This article is about The Mirror’s secret cut-price national newspaper project is understood to be a title that specifically targets female readers. Overall this article is aimed at females and is written around the topic of a female-focused cut price title.
This article is about The Mirror’s secret cut-price national newspaper project is understood to be a title that specifically targets female readers. Overall this article is aimed at females and is written around the topic of a female-focused cut price title.
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