Change Quote by Jean Aitchison
““Language change is not a disease, any more than adolescence, or autumn are illnesses.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Language Instinct, 1994
Language evolves naturally, like adolescence or seasons, and is not a pathology.
In simple terms: Language change is normal.
Key Takeaway
Accept and adapt to linguistic evolution.
Themes
language
change
evolution
culture
Mood
reflective
educational
Type
linguistic
analytical
When to use this quote
- education curricula
- media communication
- policy making
Key Concepts
sociolinguistics
adaptation
normative change
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language change affect identity?
- What policies support healthy linguistic evolution?
A Different Perspective
Some view language change as loss of tradition.
