Abstract
This paper is aimed at exploring the impact of social networks on English language proficiency, whether it affects the language knowledge and usage negatively or positively. The paper is focused on investigating various key components like grammar, vocabulary, and 4 crucial language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, keeping in mind the effects of numerous elements of Social Media on each of them. Based on the results of the present study, it can confidently be stated that social networks impact our writing more than any other skill. Constant software enhancements have made constructing a message or statement, of any length, a child‘s play. Ironically, our smartphones have become smarter than us, even when it comes to our natural communication skills. The basic building blocks of any Language lies in its roots and sentence construction. In this generation, those building blocks are replaced or modified by the inclusion of several elements like abbreviations, emoticons and autofill. This paper explores both positive and negative aspects of the effects of social media on Language and presents a critical evaluation.
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Saha, Kaustav
(2024)
"THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON LANGUAGE,"
International Journal of English Learning & Teaching Skills (IJELTS): Vol. 2:
Iss.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
https://research.smartsociety.org/ijelts/vol2/iss2/5