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13 [тринадцять] Види діяльності

13 [trynadtsyatʹ] Vydy diyalʹnosti

What does Martha do?	Що робить Марта?; Shcho robytʹ Marta?
She works at an office.	Вона працює в офісі.; Vona pratsyuye v ofisi.
She works on the computer.	Вона працює за комп’ютером.; Vona pratsyuye za komp'yuterom.
Where is Martha?	Де Марта?; De Marta?
At the cinema.	У кіно.; U kino.
She is watching a film.	Вона дивиться фільм.; Vona dyvytʹsya filʹm.
What does Peter do?	Що робить Петро?; Shcho robytʹ Petro?
He studies at the university.	Він навчається в університеті.; Vin navchayetʹsya v universyteti.
He studies languages.	Він вивчає мови.; Vin vyvchaye movy.
Where is Peter?	Де Петро?; De Petro?
At the café.	У кафе.; U kafe.
He is drinking coffee.	Він п’є каву.; Vin pʺye kavu.
Where do they like to go?	Куди вони люблять ходити?; Kudy vony lyublyatʹ khodyty?
To a concert.	На концерти.; Na kontserty.
They like to listen to music.	Вони люблять слухати музику.; Vony lyublyatʹ slukhaty muzyku.
Where do they not like to go?	Куди вони не люблять ходити?; Kudy vony ne lyublyatʹ khodyty?
To the disco.	На дискотеку.; Na dyskoteku.
They do not like to dance.	Вони не люблять танцювати.; Vony ne lyublyatʹ tantsyuvaty.

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 don'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!