The world is getting smaller, at least when it comes to language. More and more people speak the three most common languages: English, Spanish, and Mandarin. As a result, local languages are being forgotten.
As cultures adjust to these changes, and languages aren't taught to children or spoken at home, these local languages are slowly disappearing.
A language is said to be in trouble when less than 30 percent of children in the community speak it. It is considered a dying language. If children no longer learn to use a language, it will have fewer and fewer speakers over time and, eventually, the language will be gone. Why keep languages alive? Languages hold the key to understanding a culture's beliefs and values. According to Dr. Cumberland, who is working to save Assiniboine, a Native American language, a dying language needs a dictionary and people to understand and record its grammar. Most importantly, you need to listen to those who still speak the language. This can be very difficult, especially if there are very few speakers of the language left. For example, when researchers were working to save the language Ayapaneco in Mexico, it was hard for them to record anything because the last two people on Earth who could speak the language refused to speak to each other! Today, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) lists more than 3,000 languages that
may disappear by the end of this century. Some of the languages still have a few million speakers and may survive. Unfortunately, hundreds of languages have fewer than 25 speakers remaining and may soon be lost forever.

ChatGPT is a state-of-the-art language model developed by OpenAI, which has become increasingly
popular due to its versatility and ability to respond to natural language. Like any technology, ChatGPT has both advantages and disadvantages.
One of the main advantages of ChatGPT is its ability to process and respond to language in a natural
and direct way. This makes it highly adaptable to many applications, such as virtual assistants, customer service chatbots, and language translation. It can also save time and money for companies by automating tasks that would normally require human labor. Another advantage of ChatGPT is its ability to continuously learn and improve through training on large amounts of data. This means that the model can become increasingly accurate and effective over time, leading to better user experiences and improved efficiency.
However, there are also several potential disadvantages of ChatGPT. One concern is the possibility of misuse or abuse of the technology, such as generating fake news or conducting cyberattacks like the current apps. This is especially concerning as the model can create convincing texts that are quite similar to humangenerated ones. Another concern is the potential for bias in the language model, as it is trained on data that may contain unknown biases or inaccuracies. This can lead to discriminatory responses or even promote existing biases. Furthermore, the deployment of ChatGPT can also affect the job market, as it may replace human workers in certain industries. As a result, more and more people are jobless, and serious social problems such as violence or robbery may arise.
In conclusion, while ChatGPT has numerous benefits in terms of language processing and machine
learning, it is crucial to consider and address potential drawbacks such as the possibility of misuse, bias, and impact on the job market. To ensure the responsible development and deployment of this technology, it is important to prioritize ethics and transparency, as well as to find more inclusive and effective solutions.

One of the main causes of pressure on children today is the increased use of social media. Nowadays
children spend (39) hours interacting with social media platforms. It is thought this has led to pressures to maintain a particular image. If children share an image or video online, the number of likes or comments can have a dramatic effect on how they feel about themselves. They also feel under pressure to maintain a particular image to show how exciting their lifestyle is. (40) , there is a constant focus on their social lives, and they feel judged about their vacations and the things they like and do.
In addition to pressures from social media, children are feeling increasing pressure from living in an
environment (41) they are always in contact with people. Previously, if a child had a difficult time with friends, they could leave this behind at school. The shift to smartphones has meant that this has become increasingly difficult. A number of surveys have (42) how not being able to switch off and walk away has increased stress levels for children. If technological (43) was limited, it would significantly reduce stress levels for young people.
(Adapted from Skillful 2 Second Edition by Emma Pathare & Gary Pathare)