Social media language

Ever wondered where all our squiggles and dots of modern punctuation come from? Author of On The Mark Florence Hazrat gives us a witty and fascinating insight into how punctuation began and has evolved through the centuries, continuing to adapt and change as our methods of writin ...  Show more

Michael Rosen talks to security guard George Bass, the author of What The Bouncer Saw: Life on the Front Line of the Security Business. George says words and tone are his riot shield. He shares what he's learned about how to talk and joke people down from anti-social behaviour an ...  Show more

Carmen chats all about social media and its impact on users and creators. She also debates the meaning of influencers and the responsibility they have for their audiences. Carmen discusses your opinions on the subject as well. Don't forget to check out: ⭐️ Instagram: https://www. ...  Show more

Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identi ...  Show more

In this episode Jill, Laiya, and Aja talk to Linguist, professor of Gullah culture and language, and content creator Sunn M’Chauex. They dive into all things language, the internet, and having pride in your culture. Check out more of Sunn’s work at the links below. Website: https ...  Show more