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title: This short video will get students interested in language – News from the Nest
description: "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…"
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# [This short video will get students interested in language – News from the Nest](https://www.hawkeslearning.com/blog/this-short-video-will-get-students-interested-in-language)

 Written by [Hawkes Learning](https://www.hawkeslearning.com/blog/author/hawkes-learning) | Apr 29, 2016 4:00:00 AM

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!

Ted-Ed. “Does Grammar Matter?” Online video. *YouTube*. YouTube, 12 Apr. 2016. Web. 29 April 2016.

[View full post](https://www.hawkeslearning.com/blog/this-short-video-will-get-students-interested-in-language)

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