Emoji’s as a second language #4

In the article Parents beware: Kids are using thissecret emoji language, it discusses how popular emoji’s have gotten since introduced by apple on their iPhones 5 years ago. Emoji are now used on a daily basis when communicating with someone. Whether it be over text message, in emails, or even in hand written letters. You see them in any type of writing. 

Emoji’s express the feelings behind a message, or clarify what you are saying and in what tone. For example,

Guess what?! 😃

Guess what?! 😠

Guess what?! 😩

Each of the example have different meanings behind them. Even though the same thing is written, the emoji’s play a role in the tone and meaning. The first one could be the person has great new to tell you, to something irritating, to disappointing news.

When putting the emoji’s at the end of the sentence you are able to tell what kind of new I have to tell and what kind of mood I am in. It gives a message more clarity and gets the point across in a small picture.

However, remember a picture can say a thousand words?

 Well in this case with emoji’s its true. In the article it talks about the secret language of emoji’s. Just what is the secret language of emoji’s?

“But some emojis aren't so obvious.

    A frog can mean someone is "ugly."

    A cute image of a dog can actually be an insult of the b-word.

    A smiling pile of poop is another profanity.

    Strung together, a running man and a bowling ball means, "I'm going to hit you."

    Scissors mean "I'm going to cut you."

    A knife, a certain face and a shower equals psycho.

    A skull with a right arrow and a fire means "die in a fire."

"Something as simple as a flower can mean 'drugs,'" Harris said.” - Parents beware: Kids are using this secret emoji language

This is the dark side to emoji’s using different combinations of the emoji’s to say a phrase or instead of writing or typing in English. We can now “write or type” in characters.

Personally, emoji are very helpful and I use them on a daily basis. They help give clarity to my messages and are fun to use in general. I believe they will get even more popular in the future and might even become used then they are today.

Quick Fun Facts:

It's estimated 6 billion emojis are sent each day.

There are even Emoji Translate, Emoji Dictionary, Emojisaurus, and Emojipedia.

Entry #1

   In previous times, it was thought that a child growing up in a bilingual home would cause him or her to have schizophrenia or split identities. Or even cause a stunt in their intellectual growth. However, times have changes. In the article, The Brain Benefits of Learning a Second Language, it describes how learning or knowing a second language can be beneficial to the brain in multiple ways. There is growth in intelligence, memory, and concentration. There has even been seen as to help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s, and dementia. 

   My honest take from this article was I thought it to be interesting, and insightful. I had picked this article because I was genuinely curious, about what exactly goes on in the brain while we are learning a second language, or currently already know one. I knew that in one form or another, learning or knowing a second language is beneficial. But in what ways was it beneficial? Learning that it can help with memory, concentration, creativity, and listening skills. I found it interesting, and it made me reflect on myself and learning my second language. From my experience, I can confidently say I have noticed a difference in my listening skills. When listening to English music, I focus more on the words than I do that actual song; compared to when I listen to music that is not my first language, I find it easier and more comfortable to listen to. Overall, I thought the article to be interesting and insightful to me. It makes me happy to be learning a second language. At the same times having it come with many more benefits, than just being able to communicate in anther language.