An expert has pointed out that adults who speak like teenagers are fueling the spread of sloppy English, which could be jeopardising the future of the language.
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"Through Twitter, Facebook and texting, young people create their own language because they don't want to sound like stuffy adults," the Daily Mail quoted her as saying.
"There is a worrying trend of adults mimicking teen-speak. They are using slang words and ignoring grammar.
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"Even English teachers struggle and come to us for help, Clair said.
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She said: "He ended up sounding like an idiot."
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Australia has chosen to put on hold for a year the new English standard for nurses from non-English-speaking backgrounds.
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