All languages are, of course, in a constant evolution due to the use of the language speakers of the different parts of the world, but this phenomenon is especially significant in the English language due to the lack of an English Language Academy. Instead, universities such as Oxford or Cambridge work on different corpora (plural form of the word 'corpus') to make their dictionaries or grammar books.
For instance, thirty years ago we would learn the Future Simple using 'shall' for the first person singular and plural. We don't do that any more. Now we use 'will' for all the persons.
Here's an interesting listening exercise for you to do: 'Is English changing?' (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Have a look at Lingohack and you'll learn about the latest on the US elections, a cyborg beetle and the teenage brain development.
And remember this previous post about the human brain.
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Episode 160803 / 03 August 2016 >>> Expressions presented: questioned, remotely & insight.
