Until a few years ago, I couldn’t speak Spanish without sounding about half a century older—and much more religious—than I am. The language is the first one I learned, but I was taught it primarily by ...

What exactly drives the creation and spread of slang? There is some social science to it.

Keeping up with Gen Alpha can feel like learning a new language. Born roughly between 2010 and 2025, this generation communicates with unique slang, emojis, and shorthand that can confuse adults.