“It's hard to see what the problem is. Language speakers and writers have always been inventive, and texting is just one further example of human creativity. As David Crystal has expressed it: 'it..is the latest manifestation of the human ability… — Jean Aitchison Copy Share Image
“Language change is not a disease, any more than adolescence, or autumn are illnesses.” — Jean Aitchison Copy Share Image
Purists behave as if there was a vintage year when language achieved a measure of excellence which we should all strive to maintain. In… — Jean Aitchison Copy Share Image
Word meanings are like stretchy pullovers, whose outline contour is visible, but whose detailed shape varies with use. — Jean Aitchison Copy Share Image
“It's hard to see what the problem is. Language speakers and writers have always been inventive, and texting is just one further example of… — Jean Aitchison Copy Share Image
