How to Use Text Message Slang

Learn how to use leek speak and geek speak in this free video series.

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Summary: Let's face it- the computerized age has changed almost everything. The computer has transformed the way we gather information about others, and it has altered our interactions with one another. Within this age, we have found a way to make every aspect of life easier, including language! With the growing popularity of text messages and chat rooms, people are finding ways to communicate that require as little effort as possible. This can see a little daunting to the beginner. Who knows what TTYL is supposed to mean? Or, how are you supposed to respond to BBL? Within this crazy world of abbreviations and slang, it is easy to get confused.

In this free video series, let Mark Emily shed some light on the world of text and chat room slang. He shows you how to decipher the meanings of many of these popular sayings. Marks describes the emergence of these forms of communication, and he illustrates the differences between geek and leek speak. He also shows you how to communicate with these languages on a cell phone. So, don't feel out of the loop any more. Learn about geek and leak speak today!

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Mark Emily is an operations analyst who has been programming for over fifteen years. He has research background in the topics of "Leet" (or "elite") Speak (which is used primarily to bypass text parsers used in spam blockers) and "Geek" (or AOL) Speak (which is used commonly in instant messages and cell phone text messages).

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