This short video will get students interested in language
This quick TED-Ed Talk taught us about language using fun animation and easy-to-follow explanations. It breaks down the following: Prescriptivism - the linguistic approach that says language should follow consistent rules and informs others of common, established patterns in language Descriptivism - the linguistic approach that strives to learn and map the differences in languages without pushing for…
This quick TED-Ed Talk taught us about language using fun animation and easy-to-follow explanations. It breaks down the following:
Prescriptivism – the linguistic approach that says language should follow consistent rules and informs others of common, established patterns in language
Descriptivism – the linguistic approach that strives to learn and map the differences in languages without pushing for a set, “correct” standard
The video is just over four minutes and will teach your students a bit of the history and thinking behind language!
