Some countries, like Spain, Italy and France, have language academies which watch over the official development of their language. But there aren't any official organisations doing the same with English. (a) New words and expressions appear in English almost every week. (b) They're the result of two words coming together, or 'blending', to make a new word. So, the words 'snack' and 'accident produce the word 'snaccident' An example of a 'snaccident' is when you plan to eat just one chocolate and you eat the whole box by accident. 'Snaccidents' can happen when we become 'hangry. That's when we're angry because we're hungry. This can often happen to 'screenagers'. (c) 6 Social media is responsible for new language. When you see photos and posts of your friends doing exciting things or travelling around the world, it can cause FOMO (d) $7 People who often travel are the POTUS and FLOTUS. They're the President and First Lady of the United States. FOMO, POTUS and FLOTUS are examples of new acronyms. (e) $2 With just a little imagination, people are inventing hundreds of new words every day. Are there any real problems with this? (f) That's because the world changes, too. Maybe technology is making things change very quickly now. (g) This innovation of language has been happening for a long time, even since Shakespeare. So, for those people who are unhappy because they think all these new words are incorrect, just have some 'froyo' and 'chillax**! Read the text again. Put the sentences into the correct places in the text (a-g). There is one extra sentence that you do not need to use. 1 That's the fear of missing out, feeling anxious because you think other people are having a good time without you. 2 A lot of them are blends. 3 But there were many changes in England in the 16th century, too. 4 All languages change and evolve 5 There are few examples, apart from blends and acronyms. S 6 These are young people who spend a lot of time in front of a screen. 7 Is that why English continues to change so quickly? 8 These words are made with the first letters of a phrase or expression and are popular on social media.