Using slang in everyday life

  • 11/07/2016
Using slang in everyday life

Slang in the English language is used more every day.

Our digital culture means that we are writing more than ever before.

We have language that was born online and on social media (acronyms, abbreviations etc.).

Slang has become everyday language. It's, of course, not suitable everywhere but is becoming more acceptable at least.

AUT’s popular culture expert Professor Lorna Piatta‐Farnell joined Mark Sainsbury, filling in for Paul Henry, this morning.