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13 [δεκατρία] Δραστηριότητες

13 [dekatría] Drastēriótētes

What does Martha do?	Τι κάνει η Μάρτα; Ti kánei ē Márta?
She works at an office.	Δουλεύει στο γραφείο.; Douleúei sto grapheío.
She works on the computer.	Δουλεύει στον υπολογιστή.; Douleúei ston ypologistḗ.
Where is Martha?	Πού είναι η Μάρτα; Poú eínai ē Márta?
At the cinema.	Στο σινεμά.; Sto sinemá.
She is watching a film.	Βλέπει μία ταινία.; Blépei mía tainía.
What does Peter do?	Τι κάνει ο Πέτερ; Ti kánei o Péter?
He studies at the university.	Σπουδάζει στο πανεπιστήμιο.; Spoudázei sto panepistḗmio.
He studies languages.	Σπουδάζει γλώσσες.; Spoudázei glṓsses.
Where is Peter?	Πού είναι ο Πέτερ; Poú eínai o Péter?
At the café.	Στην καφετέρια.; Stēn kaphetéria.
He is drinking coffee.	Πίνει καφέ.; Pínei kaphé.
Where do they like to go?	Πού τους αρέσει να πηγαίνουν; Poú tous arései na pēgaínoun?
To a concert.	Σε συναυλίες.; Se synaulíes.
They like to listen to music.	Τους αρέσει να ακούν μουσική.; Tous arései na akoún mousikḗ.
Where do they not like to go?	Πού δεν τους αρέσει να πηγαίνουν; Poú den tous arései na pēgaínoun?
To the disco.	Στη ντίσκο.; Stē ntísko.
They do not like to dance.	Δεν τους αρέσει ο χορός.; Den tous arései o chorós.

Media and language

Our language is also influenced by media. New media play an especially large role here. A whole language has emerged from text messages, email and chatting. This media language is of course different in every country. Certain characteristics, however, are found in all media languages. Above all, speed is important for us users. Although we write, we want to generate a live communication. Meaning, we want to exchange information as quickly as possible. So we simulate a real conversation. In this way, our language has developed a verbal character. Words or sentences are often shortened. Grammar and punctuation rules are generally ignored. Our spelling is looser, and prepositions are often missing completely. Feelings are only seldom expressed in media language. Here we prefer to use so-called emoticons. These are symbols that are meant to indicate what we're feeling at the moment. There are also distinct codes for texting and a slang for chat communication. Media language is therefore a very reduced language. But it is used by all (users) in a similar way. Studies show that education or intellect doesn't make a difference. Young people especially like using media language. That's why critics believe that our language is in danger. Science sees the phenomenon less pessimistically. Because children can differentiate when and how they should write. Experts believe that the new media language even has advantages. Because it can promote children's language skills and creativity. And: More is being written today – not letters, but emails! We're happy about this!