A brief reflection about language in use.

I wonder why it is so difficult to "translate" into another languages what we, chileans, mean by using certain expressions. Probably, it has a lot to do with cultural meanings that do not make any sense to those who come from other places. Despite this fact, it is very interesting to see how languages change. Of course, this phenomenon comes from ourselves. We, as living creatures, do change a lot; that is why our generation has coined so many new words and expressions that are necessary for the so-called "modern life". On the other hand, lots of expressions and words have fallen into disuse. I attach a sort of educational reflection on TV about the way we speak. Of course, the flayte they interview is such a fake version of it. It's not funny at all, but maybe, you as a foreigner can get some ideas of our culture too. Have fun!