From VNUNet.com -- Regular use of texting and instant messaging does not adversely affect teenagers' core language skills, according to new research.
A report from researchers at the University of Toronto claims that the use of online shorthand actually represents "an expansive new linguistic renaissance".
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Texting 'does not harm' language skills
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Posted by Langorang on 2008-11-07 19:18:16
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