What is a new type of language?
Netspeak
WHere is it used?
Internet or cell phones
WHo tends to use it more?
kids
Is there anything good about it?
yes
THen why are some people worried?
harming the English language
Who says that isn't true?
linguists
What is one reason they give?
create a new language
Are there any other reasons?
lost art of diary writing, has been picked up again
How does this affect writing?
People get better at writing by writing
Will this process continue?
yes
Do the experts think Netspeak should replace current writing entirely?
No
Do young netspeakers agree?
Yes