Internet slang can be very difficult to understand. In this Catch Word episode, Andrew quizzes his sister Heather on new internet slang. Do you know these terms?

Fun facts

The World Wide Web was invented by one person. His name is Tim Berners-Lee. One of the most important decisions he ever made was to make the World Wide Web free for everyone. Imagine that!

Expressions included in the study guide

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