The “English” language
ptomaszewski October 5th, 2007
Although many people believe that the traditional “proper” English is more effective in communicating ideas, I contend that the American use of slang helps our society to communicate. We may change the meanings of words but this change is not necessarily a bad thing. Our flexibility in language allows us to adapt and more succinctly get points across. It may not be as pleasing to the ears but it still gets the point across.
