Will emoticons and emojis ruin English?
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Por: Beth R.
16 de Julho de 2018

Will emoticons and emojis ruin English?

Texting & Feelings

Inglês Conversação Básico Intermediário Avançado Geral

Read the four examples below and then try to explain the difference between emoticons and emojis,ok ?

 

"We are heading towards a new future where emoticons are integral in communication."

 

"If your heart is really broken ,you're gonna use an emoticon to convey that feeling? "

 

"Although emojis have added a level of expressions to texting,the written mode of communication still falls short of saying what you really feel."

 

" She will insert the clapping hands emoji to congratulate her dearest friend."

 

Now check their definitions clicking on the links below. Then answer these questions at the bottom of this post, ok ?Do you often insert emoticons and emojis when you are texting or sending emails? Do you believe emoticons and emojis will ruin the English language?

 

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/emoticon

 

https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/emoji_1

 

By the  way, Stan Carey wrote "Will emojis ruin English" for the Macmillan Dictionary in the session "Learn English" a month ago. Click on the link below to read it all and then you can also comment about it and say if you agree with Mr.Carey or not, can't you?

 

 http://www.macmillandictionaryblog.com/will-emojis-ruin-english

 

 

https://www.bobology.com/public/6-Things-to-Know-about-Emoji-and-Emoticons.cfm

 

 

Foto de João F. João F. há 7 anos

In General, I Do Not Use Emoticons In My Messages Or Emails Because We Have Words To Describe Our Feelings And I Don't Need To Use Them To Express Myself. Yes, I Agree With Him, Emoticons Will Not Ruin Any Language Because We Can Simply Adapt Ourselves To Live Without Them.

Beth R. há 7 anos

Good for you! It is very nice to have enough words to express ourselves in any language. However, Emoticons and Emojis can be useful and fun in some of our messages. I like them!
Take Care.

Beth R.
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