Gen Z’s English Dominance, Yet Millennials Maintain Mastery

Yoshua further elaborated that while Gen Z floods the gates of learning platforms like Cakap, it’s the older millennials who ultimately commit to mastering the language. Throughout 2023, the majority of English learners on Cakap were dominated by the 20-29 age group (largely Gen Z), comprising 21% male and 23% female. Then followed the millennials (aged 30-39), with 11% male and 10% female. “Perhaps these generations have different needs; millennials are entrenched in the workforce, requiring language skills to navigate their professional realms, thus elevating the urgency for formal language learning,” Yoshua added.

Talking back about English slang words among Gen Z, Yoshua perceives it as a rebellion against the shackles of conventional language learning. Those who embrace slang seek to emphasize meaning and intention over rigid grammatical structures. “It’s a positive trend, signifying a shift towards modern and effective language learning grounded in communicative approaches. The passion is palpable; it just requires fine-tuning,” Yoshua concluded.