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What does Martha do?	Martha làm gì?
She works at an office.	Cô ấy làm việc trong văn phòng.
She works on the computer.	Cô ấy làm việc với máy vi tính.
Where is Martha?	Martha đâu rồi?
At the cinema.	Ờ trong rạp chiếu phim.
She is watching a film.	Cô ấy xem / coi phim.
What does Peter do?	Peter làm gì?
He studies at the university.	Anh ấy học đại học.
He studies languages.	Anh ấy học về ngôn ngữ.
Where is Peter?	Peter đâu rồi?
At the café.	Ở trong quán cà phê.
He is drinking coffee.	Anh ấy uống cà phê.
Where do they like to go?	Họ thích đi đâu ư?
To a concert.	Nghe hòa nhạc. / Xem biểu diễn ca nhạc.
They like to listen to music.	Họ thích nghe nhạc.
Where do they not like to go?	Họ không thích đi đâu?
To the disco.	Đi đến sàn nhảy.
They do not like to dance.	Họ không thích nhảy.

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!