Talk Like the Internet, Secret Language Of Modern English

In Talk Like the Internet, Indradi Simbolon and Syaifullah invite readers on an engaging journey through the transformation of the English language in the digital age. Blending linguistic insights with elements of pop culture and online trends, the book illustrates how platforms like social media, memes, emojis, and digital communities are actively shaping how people connect and communicate worldwide. Each chapter explores unique aspects of this phenomenon such as the emergence of visual language, the influence of hashtags, and the impact of algorithms on how we speak lso digging deeper into the cultural and social meanings behind these changes.