Text: How we do it

We are working with ITV Fixers on a campaign to explore new varieties of English in text messaging. For this we will need your help. You only need to answer a few questions and send us one or more text messages using the form below. You don’t have to give us your name or any contact details. It will only take you a few minutes, but your contribution will help us to collect lots of information on the language used in texting.

The project is run and supported by The English Project, ITV Fixers and the University of Winchester.

Age:  
Sex:  
Hometown: City/Country where you live
Birthplace: City/Country where you were born
Occupation:  
How often do you send text messages?  
Do you use predictive text?:  
How else do you keep in touch?: List other ways you keep in touch with people
Culture: Do you see yourself as part of a particular cultural group or minority?
Text 1:
(Maximum characters: 160)
You have characters left.		 Make an arrangement (eg. to meet someone) - to a family member, friend or close friend?
Text 1 recipient: Who this text would be sent to?
Text 2:
(Maximum characters: 160)
You have characters left.		 Let someone down (eg. for missing a meeting) - to work, family member, club organiser?
Text 2 recipient: Who this text would be sent to?
Text 3:
(Maximum characters: 160)
You have characters left.		 Ask for help or advice - to a friend, colleague or teacher?
Text 3 recipient: Who this text would be sent to?
Verification Code:    Please enter the 5 BOLD characters you see in the anti-spam image.
  Please note that this form will not be submitted if there are any errors showing on the fields above.