Abstract:

The rapid rise of digital communication platforms has profoundly influenced the English language’s evolution, altering its syntax, vocabulary, and usage norms. This study investigates how social media, texting, and instant messaging contribute to language change, focusing on the emergence of new lexical items, shifts in grammar, and pragmatic variations. Through qualitative content analysis and corpus linguistics, the research explores the dynamic interaction between digital communication modes and contemporary English, highlighting implications for language teaching, literacy, and cultural identity.

Keywords: Digital communication, Contemporary English, Language evolution, Online discourse, Linguistic change

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