Main topics of the conference:

• language in use and language development between 2020 and 2021
• does social distancing inflict on language, or invite us to look for new ways of communication?
• “Hello, can you hear me well?”: online meetings and distance learning as new communication channels
• pros and cons of the online environment: how does internet change communication?
• YouTube, Instagram et al.: communication platforms for youths only (?)
• Twitter: how much can you tell in 280 characters?
• online safety and danger: do you know who is speaking to you?
• intercultural pragmatics: does online language affect politeness, humour or non-verbal communication?
• grammar nazis, language as the online weapon: “Practise your grammar!”, “How dare you call me a(n) *** !”
• benefits and drawbacks of non-verbal communication: Can emojis, memes, gifs make up for a story?

Detailed information on: mladilingviste.upol.cz/?lang=en