The Guardian - 15.08.2019

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The myth of language decline


People often complain that the English language is


deteriorating under the infl uence of new technology,


adolescent fads and loose grammar. But people have


been saying things like that since the 14th century.


Why does this nonsensical belief persist?


By David Shariatmadari


Thursday 15 Aug ust 2019 The Guardian •


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