--- title: "Speaking a Common Language: Misunderstood Terms and Evolving Language" description: Language changes over time, which can be a challenge when your industry depends on clear communication. In our final post in this series on language, one of our experts talks about frequently misunderstood terms and offers some advice. image: https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/Speaking%20a%20Common%20Language_Misunderstood%20Terms.jpg --- [![Studion](https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/studion-logo.svg)](https://www.gostudion.com) # Speaking a Common Language: Misunderstood Terms and Evolving Language [![](https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/Speaking%20a%20Common%20Language_Misunderstood%20Terms.jpg)](https://blog.gostudion.com/speaking-a-common-language-linguistics-and-vocabulary-inflation-in-our-industry-0-0) January 19, 2023 In our previous two posts about shared language, Senior Learning Experience Designer Lexie Bryan discussed the topics of [vocabulary inflation](https://blog.gostudion.com/speaking-a-common-language-linguistics-and-vocabulary-inflation-in-our-industry), [common industry terminology, and client branding](https://blog.gostudion.com/speaking-a-common-language-linguistics-and-vocabulary-inflation-in-our-industry-0), among others. Each of these concepts is key to working together to create engaging learning experiences and give  learners a clear, cohesive path to the knowledge we want to teach.  In this final post, Lexie covers commonly misunderstood terms, which often include the same words being used differently in different contexts, and she offers some advice for staying on top of the ways language evolves in the digital learning industry.   ### Let´s Talk Connect with Us [![Studion](https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/logo-footer.jpg)](https://www.gostudion.com) - [Contact Us](https://www.gostudion.com/contact-us/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.gostudion.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Data Privavy Policy](https://www.gostudion.com/data-privacy/) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.gostudion.com/cookie-policy/) - [GDPR Policy](https://www.gostudion.com/gdpr-policy/) - [![Studion Facebook](https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/facebook-icon.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/gostudion) - [![Studion Instagram](https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/instagram-icon.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/gostudion) - [![Studion Linkedin](https://blog.gostudion.com/hubfs/linkedin-icon.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gostudion) USA 1374 Massachusetts Ave. Floor 5 Cambridge, MA 02138 CROATIA Poljička cesta 43 21000, Split, Croatia