THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE USAGE

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Published: Mar 27, 2025

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Academic supervisor: Ismailov Anvar Rustamovich Dean of the Faculty of English Philology and Translation Studies Student: Ismoilova Shaxzoda Isroilovna Student of Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Language

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In the modern era of advanced information technology, social media has become an integral part of daily life, playing a crucial role in facilitating communication. Platforms individuals to interact quickly and efficiently. Notably, social media has a profound impact on language acquisition and usage. As English continues to serve as the primary global means of communication, social media significantly contributes to its widespread adoption, development, and simplification, making it more accessible to a broader audience. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of social media on the English language, focusing on the new opportunities it creates and the structural and stylistic changes it induces. Through a scholarly examination, the study explores how social media contributes to the incorporation of new vocabulary and expressions into English, alters communication patterns, and enhances the language’s adaptability for a global audience.

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
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