Chapter 4 The Changing English Vocabulary详解.docVIP

4.1.1 The constant change in language and the continuous appearance of neologisms All living languages in the world, including the English language are constantly changing. Why? Languages that don’t change over time are considered dead languages. Language is a living thing. Travel, foreign food, trading and war Technology changes. Progress and inventions have brought in new vocabulary TV soaps and movies, have a huge influence on the younger generation Foreign expressions and vocabulary will often be adopted, because It sounds really cool. It also depends on the local dialect Sometimes it c