Appreciated Quote by David Crystal
“I believe that any form of writing exercise is good for you. I also believe that any form of tuition which helps develop your awareness of the different properties, styles, and effects of writing is good for you. It helps you become a better reader, more sensitive to nuance, and a better writer, more sensitive to audience. Texting language is no different from other innovative forms of written expression that have emerged in the past. It is a type of language whose communicative strengths and weaknesses need to be appreciated.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language, David Crystal, 1995
Writing exercises improve reading, nuance sensitivity, and audience awareness; new digital forms like texting are valid linguistic innovations needing appreciation.
In simple terms: Practice writing sharpens reading and communication; new media matter.
Key Takeaway
Embrace varied writing to enhance language skills.
Themes
education
language
technology
communication
creativity
Mood
informative
encouraging
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- classroom
- online courses
- self‑study
- social media use
Key Concepts
linguistics
media studies
cognitive development
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance speed and substance?
- What skills transfer across media?
A Different Perspective
Digital brevity may reduce depth and reflection.
