English Language Is Changing with Technology!
Our world is changing faster than ever before! From technology and trends, to fashion and music, there are so many things that are difficult to keep track of in the age of information. The English language is no exception. Keeping up with changing technology will go a long way in helping you learn how to speak english fluently.
Every year there are new words that are added to the English language. Most of them have to do with technology, or are a result of technology. Why is this the case?
Technology and the English Language
With the rise of the internet, the English language became a crucial part of the spread of technology. Since the internet was invented in America, the vocabulary associated with technology was created and distributed in English. There were no other language alternatives when technology started booming. This greatly increased the reach of the English language when many other countries started incorporating technology into their culture.
These days, it is unlikely that people will learn English without also learning a number of words and phrases that are associated with technology, and popular culture. It has become part of the process on the road to learning how to speak English fluently.
Let us now take a look at some common words and phrases that did not exist until very recently, and have emerged with the rise of technology.
Social Media
You may think that there is no need to explain what social media is, but its significance at present and its importance in the spread of the English language is huge! It can simply be defined as a collective of online communications platforms dedicated to connecting people across the globe, interaction, content-sharing and collaboration. Multi-billion dollar companies exist today because of the influence of social media.
Smartphone
Smartphones only exist because the influence of the internet. A smartphone is a device that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded apps.
Apps
Apps (short for applications) are computing devices that are mostly designed to be used on smartphones. If you own a smartphone there is a high chance that you have a few apps downloaded on it. Apps have become so common that nearly every industry uses them, from banking to gaming. Most companies have developed or are trying to develop apps to increase their reach.
Wifi
Wifi is a facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area. It has existed longer than all other words and phrases on this list but it was not till 2000 that this word became an everyday word for many people across the globe.
Blog
This a word that you have undoubtedly come across in the recent past. A blog is a new type of media and is most commonly used as a form of personal expression. Many companies have started using blogs as a resource on their websites. Blogs can be personal, professional, and can cover any topic of interest.
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Mashup
A mashup is simply a combination of two or more songs that have been edited to sound like one song. This type of music has become extremely popular over the last 10 years. There now exists technology that helps create mashups. This genre’s increase in popularity can be credited to famous television shows and movies that have used it as part of their track lists.
Here is a mashup of the 60 most popular songs from the summer of 2017:
Supercut
Like blogs, a supercut is a new type of media that came into existence recently, and is specific to video editing. A supercut is a series of edited small videos that make one complete video. They are used for movies, sports, music, and to create funny videos. They are shared on multiple media platforms, but are most popular on YouTube.
Here is a supercut of Sachin Tendulkar’s 20 greatest sixes:
Cyberstalking
Unfortunately there have been some negative consequences that have come about as a result of emerging technology. Cyberstalking is one of these consequences. We feel that it is important for people to know what cyberstalking is. Cyberstalking is the repeated use of electronic communications to harass someone, for example by constantly messaging someone when they have asked you to stop. There are ways to stop cyber-stalkers – you can block them from accessing your social media feeds. This is not a permanent solution as they can create new social media identities to continue following you. The ability to remain anonymous on the internet is what has created cyberstalking but it is up to us to hold people accountable for their actions if we know anyone who engages in this behavior.
Firewall
A firewall is an online network or system that prevents people from accessing unauthorized web pages or content. As the internet became more popular and vital for companies, the need to protect information and data became critical. Firewalls protect companies’ private information from being accessed by unauthorized users and online entities. Today, there is an entire industry that has been developed to improve internet security and develop firewalls.
The vocabulary associated with the rise of technology is constantly growing! These are some of the words and phrases that have become so common that you have most likely encountered them in your everyday English conversations. The wonderful thing about this is that as technology evolves so does the language that surrounds it. That is why it is a good idea to keep up with technology if you want to learn how to speak English fluently.
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