Every generation evolves the way we speak—but what makes Gen Z’s language feel different?
Research on language change suggests that the way we speak is constantly evolving alongside our social networks, identities, and culture. For Gen Z, growing up online has expanded networks dramatically, allowing slang, speech patterns, and cultural references to spread faster and farther than ever before.
In this episode, Dr. Meghan Grace sits down with sociolinguist and author Dr. Valerie Fridland to explore what the way Gen Z communicates can tell us about the generation and the culture shaping them.
In this episode:
Why every generation reinvents language
Where Gen Z slang comes from
Why regional accents are changing
How social media spreads language
How AI could shape the way we communicate
What Gen Z’s casual communication reveals about their values
How to communicate better across generations
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