ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Language reform

Language reform is when people try to make changes to a language to make it easier or better to use. It's like giving a language a makeover. For example, some people think that English should all be spelled the same way. They also want to get rid of words that are no longer used or that sound too complicated. They also want to make sure that all words sound the same when they are pronounced, regardless of where the words come from. People hope that these changes will help make it easier to learn and speak the language.