How has social media changed the way language evolves?, It has greatly sped up language change, letting new words spread globally almost instantly, Why do teenagers often dislike it when adults use their slang?, Because slang marks group identity, and adult use removes its exclusivity, What is linguicide, and what are some of its causes?, It is language extinction, caused by war, genocide, criminalisation, or social shame, Why does Sophia Smith Galer believe language is difficult to control?, Because language is a living system that changes naturally despite regulation, Where do many new slang expressions come from before becoming mainstream?, They often begin in smaller subcultures like Black, Latino, LGBT, or online communities, How does the modern spread of slang differ from the way slang spread before the internet?, It now spreads globally and almost instantly instead of slowly through local contact, In what ways can social media influence pronunciation and intonation?, Repeated exposure to creators’ speech patterns can lead audiences to adopt them, What example does Neil give of a grammatical change that has become more common recently?, Verbing, such as using Google or friend as verbs, Why are Māori language revitalisation efforts considered successful?, Because the language has gained speakers and is used more in everyday life, What opportunities and risks does AI present for endangered languages?, It can aid revitalisation but may also generate inaccurate words or grammar

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