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From Texts to Tweets: How Digital Platforms Shape English Language Evolution

EasyChair Preprint 14701

5 pagesDate: September 5, 2024

Abstract

This paper investigates the impact of digital platforms on the evolution of the English language, focusing on how various forms of online communication—from traditional texts to modern tweets—affect linguistic practices. With the rise of digital media, English has experienced rapid and significant changes, driven by new modes of communication and interaction. This study analyzes how digital platforms contribute to language evolution by examining changes in vocabulary, grammar, and communication styles. Through a review of literature, analysis of digital communication trends, and case studies of specific platforms, this research highlights the ways in which digital media shape contemporary English usage and offers insights into the broader implications for language development and education.

Keyphrases: English vocabulary, Technology, digital age, language change, social media

BibTeX entry
BibTeX does not have the right entry for preprints. This is a hack for producing the correct reference:
@booklet{EasyChair:14701,
  author    = {Julia Anderson},
  title     = {From Texts to Tweets: How Digital Platforms Shape English Language Evolution},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14701},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}
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