Emojis are cute graphics of faces, animals, foods, and many more. Today, people can include them in their text messages, emails, and social media posts. Emojis are often used to replace certain words or phrases. However, some would argue that emojis are not real language.

Do emojis count as language?

Henry

I think emojis count as language. Just like words, emojis can convey meanings. These can be universally understood across cultures. For example, a sad emoji can universally convey sadness. A heart can convey love.

Alice

I think emojis don’t count as language. Languages require formal structures and complex grammatical systems. Emojis may be able to convey meanings, but they do not have these essential components.

Olivia

I think emojis are a great way to communicate. Sometimes, emotions are difficult to share in conversations. Sharing feelings of extreme joy or sorrow can be embarrassing. Emojis help to relay these difficult concepts.

James

I think using emojis hurts communication. The meaning of an emoji isn’t always clear. Different generations tend to use emojis in different ways. This can lead to misunderstandings when the emojis are interpreted in a certain way.