IN regard to our fading language (Oxford Mail, November 14), Edith Parsons is so right about the changing English language.

Many of the dropped consonants, words wrongly pluralised and general shortcuts in speech can be attributed to one’s lifestyle.

Many people in this generation are subject to high pressure jobs where speed of answers is often required by impatient superiors, or a complaining customer.

Also, it is a natural human trait to find easier ways or shortcuts to save on energy and brain usage.

Added to this is that some folk are just lazy speakers, coupled with what seems to fit a scenario when people discuss issues in groups.

Rightly, as Edith says, our old English teachers would have turned in their graves.

American English does not help, from advertising methods adopting brand products of brand names to logos and trademarks used to persuade readers to part with cash for associated products.

Another facet is the numerous cultures from immigrants settling here with their offspring attending our schools.

Some of their words and language are bound to rub off onto young pupils who see new descriptive words as fun, or as they often write, ‘LOL’.

ADRIAN TAYLOR (Ba Sci hons), Thames Court, Eynsham