The impact of social media on language simplification

Аннотация

Social media has had a significant impact on modern communication, leading to a significant simplification of language. Platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facehook and TikTok encourage abbreviations, resulting in the widespread use of abbreviations, acronyms, emoticons and informal expressions. This change affects vocabulary, grammar and writing styles, especially among younger generations. This study examines the reasons for the simplification of language, such as character limits, rapid interactions and increased use of visual communication. It also examines the impact on formal writing, academic language and linguistic diversity. Although social media makes communication more accessible and effective, there are concerns about the decline of complex language structures and formal writing skills. The article discusses the benefits and challenges of this linguistic shift, analyzing whether it is a temporary trend or represents a long-term change in language evolution.

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Юсупова M., & Абдуллаева S. (2025). The impact of social media on language simplification. Инновации в современной лингвистике и преподавании языков, 1(1), 295–298. https://doi.org/10.47689/ZTTCTOI-vol1-iss1-pp295-298
Мафтуна Юсупова, Каракалпакский государственный университет
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Сайёра Абдуллаева, Каракалпакский государственный университет
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Аннотация

Social media has had a significant impact on modern communication, leading to a significant simplification of language. Platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facehook and TikTok encourage abbreviations, resulting in the widespread use of abbreviations, acronyms, emoticons and informal expressions. This change affects vocabulary, grammar and writing styles, especially among younger generations. This study examines the reasons for the simplification of language, such as character limits, rapid interactions and increased use of visual communication. It also examines the impact on formal writing, academic language and linguistic diversity. Although social media makes communication more accessible and effective, there are concerns about the decline of complex language structures and formal writing skills. The article discusses the benefits and challenges of this linguistic shift, analyzing whether it is a temporary trend or represents a long-term change in language evolution.


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Virtual va to‘ldirilgan reallik texnologiyalari til o‘rganish uchun yangi imkoniyatlar

yaratadi. Bu texnologiyalar yordamida o‘quvchilar tilni hayotiy vaziyatlarda qo‘llash
imkoniyatiga ega bo‘ladilar. Bu usul o‘quvchilarning til ko‘nikmalarini rivojlantirishda juda
samarali.

O‘zbekistonda til ta’limini rivojlantirishda zamonaviy yondashuvlardan foydalanilmoqda.

Ta’lim dasturlari va usullari yangilanmoqda, yangi texnologiyalar faol qo’llanilmoqda.
Zamonaviy dasturlar, interaktiv platformalar va SI texnologiyalari orqali o‘quvchilarning o‘zbek
tilini o‘rganishga qiziqishini oshirishga qaratilgan tadbirlar amalga oshirilmoqda.

Xulosa:

Zamonaviy tilshunoslik va ta’lim sohasidagi innovatsiyalar bir-birini to‘ldiradigan

jarayonlardir. Ta’lim jarayonini yanada samarali va qiziqarli qilishda kompyuter lingvistikasi,
korpus lingvistikasi, sotsiolingvistika kabi yo‘nalishlar muhim o‘rin tutadi. Til o‘rganish
jarayonlari sun’iy intellekt, interaktiv platformalar va virtual reallik texnologiyalari orqali
yangilanmoqda. O‘zbekistonda bu yondashuvlar til ta’limi rivojida o‘z o‘rnini topmoqda.

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va fan sohalarini yanada rivojlantirishning asosiy yo‘nalishlari to‘g‘risida. PF-6108-sonli farmon.
Lex.uz dan olindi
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Tilshunoslikning zamonaviy yo’nalishlari. Respublika ilmiy-amaliy anjumani materiallari.
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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON LANGUAGE SIMPLIFICATION

Yusupova Maftuna Bobojon qizi, Student of KSU

Supervisor: Abdullayeva Sayyora Po’latovna

Abstract:

Social media has had a significant impact on modern communication, leading to a

significant simplification of language. Platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
encourage abbreviations, resulting in the widespread use of abbreviations, acronyms, emoticons


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and informal expressions. This change affects vocabulary, grammar and writing styles, especially
among younger generations. This study examines the reasons for the simplification of language,
such as character limits, rapid interactions and increased use of visual communication. It also
examines the impact on formal writing, academic language and linguistic diversity. Although
social media makes communication more accessible and effective, there are concerns about the
decline of complex language structures and formal writing skills. The article discusses the benefits
and challenges of this linguistic shift, analyzing whether it is a temporary trend or represents a
long-term change in language evolution.

Keywords

; learning languages,benefits,challenges,social media

Introduction

: Social media is an ever-evolving platform that has changed the way

we communicate, share information, and interact with one another. It has also become an
important resource for language learners, as it provides a wealth of information and resources to
help with language acquisition. With the rise of social media, language learners can now
access an endless amount of language learning material and resources, such as online
communities, video and audio recordings, and language-specific websites. Social media can be
used as a powerful tool to learn and practice a language. Learners can use social media platforms
to connect with native speakers and practice their language skills, as well as find useful resources
to help them improve their language learning.[2].

Understanding the Positive Effects of social media on language learning

Benefits: They have been argued to positively affect students' language abilities,

vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, spelling, motivation, and creative and critical thinking
when implemented in English learning. In addition, these findings demonstrate a favourable
attitude toward social media as a necessary component of students' 21st-century learning
environments.

Benefits: the advantages of the Chinese Corner/English Corner for students include

active participation, significant usage of the target language, long-term involvement, greater
knowledge and comprehension of the target language culture, and flexibility of access.

Benefits: The respondents claimed that writing, communication, vocabulary growth,

and reading were the competency areas that benefited most from utilizing SNSs.

Benefits: According to the study's findings, Yemeni EFL students actively used social

media and were aware of its advantages for their language development. The participants
claimed that social media platforms assisted them in developing a variety of aspects of their
English proficiency, but they found that writing and reading abilities, vocabulary growth, access
to authentic materials, and communication with English-speaking friends, both native and non-
native speakers, were the most advantageous.

Benefits: We can agree that social media platforms and language learning have

grown interwoven since they make learning languages more enjoyable, participatory, and
interesting.

Benefits: According to an analysis of the data, most participants had a firm belief

in the benefits of social media platforms for advancing educational goals and improving their
English language competence.[3]

Examining the negative effects of Social Media on Language Learning


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Despite the many advantages of social media for language learning, there are also some

negative effects. One of the main drawbacks of social media for language learning is the risk of
information overload. With the vast amount of resources available, language learners can easily
become overwhelmed and confused. Another downside of social media is that it can be difficult
to find reliable resources. With so many language-specific websites and groups, it can be hard
to find accurate and reliable resources. It is important for language learners to be careful when
using social media to learn a language, as there is a risk of using inaccurate or outdated
information. Social media can also be a distraction for language learners. With so many different
activities available, learners can easily become distracted and lose focus on their language
learning. It is important for language learners to be aware of this and to stay focused on their
language learning goals.[2]

Exploring the benefits of social media for language learners

Social media provides language learners with the possibility to apply interactive channels

in their language-learning journey. These interactive social media channels enable learners to
improve their communication and develop the four basic language skills: listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. The intensity of using English language social media content is positively
related to students' perceptions of their ability to speak English, including all aspects of language
learning . This study aims to investigate the perceptions, potential benefits, and challenges
associated with the utilization of social media in English language learning, with a particular focus
on English education students.[ 1]

Conclusion

The rise of social media has brought about significant changes in the way people

communicate, leading to a significant simplification of language. Platforms like Twitter,
Instagram, and TikTok, as well as Facebook, encourage brevity by facilitating the widespread use
of abbreviations, acronyms, emojis, and informal phrases. While this shift has made
communication faster and more convenient, it has also raised concerns about the erosion of formal
writing skills, grammatical accuracy, and linguistic diversity.

On the one hand, social media offers many advantages for language learning. It serves as

a dynamic and interactive platform where learners can interact with native speakers, practice real-
life conversations, and access a variety of linguistic content, as well as for learning foreign
languages. Studies have shown that active participation in online communities can help improve
vocabulary, pronunciation, and even cultural understanding. In addition, the ease of access to
authentic materials improves reading and writing skills, making social media a valuable tool for
education.

On the another hand, the problems associated with language simplification cannot be

ignored. The excessive use of informal language in digital spaces leads to difficulties in academic
and professional writing. In addition, exposure to unreliable sources, misinformation, and
excessive distractions hinder rather than facilitate language acquisition. Many learners have
difficulty distinguishing between correct and incorrect language use, which negatively affects their
overall language proficiency.

Despite these challenges, it is important to recognize that language is constantly evolving,

and social media is simply a reflection of this natural process. Rather than resisting these changes,
teachers and language learners should focus on developing digital literacy skills that enable them


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to use languages effectively online. Promoting a balanced approach that embraces the benefits of
social media while preserving the integrity of the formal language will reduce the negative
consequences of language simplification. In conclusion, social media is both a powerful tool for
language learning and a force reshaping modern communication. While its impact on language
simplification poses certain risks, it also offers unique opportunities for learning and engagement.
By fostering awareness, critical thinking, and responsible language use, we can harness the
benefits of social media and preserve the richness and wonder, as well as the complexity, of
language for future generations.

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https://doi.org/10.31004/jele v913.505

Siska Oktawidya Wati,

Kurnia Budiyanti, Eva Mizkat", Novia Juita Havid Ardi STKIP YDB Lubuk Alung, UIN SUSKA
Riau,

Universitas

Asahan,

Universitas

Negeri.Corresponding

Author

siskaoktawidyawati@student.unp.ac.id
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GLOBАLIZАTSIYАLАSHGАN ZАMONАVIY TILSHUNOSLIK PАRАDIGMАLАRI

Zikrillаyevа Fаrаngiz Bаxtiyor qizi,

Dustmurodovа Mushtаriy Rustаm qizi,

Normаmаtovа Niginа O‘ktаm qizi,

Sаydulloyevа Mohinur Xurshid qizi,

Iqtisodiyot vа pedаgogikа universiteti tаlаbаlari

Scientific advisor: Abdiraximova Moxigul Normurodovna

Аnnotаtsiyа.

Ushbu mаqolаdа globаlizаtsiyа jаrаyonining zаmonаviy tilshunoslik pаrаdigmаlаri

shаkllаnishigа tа'siri tаhlil qilinаdi. Xаlqаro kommunikаtsiyа, ko'plik tillаrining o'zаro tа'siri,
sun'iy intellekt аsosidа tilshunoslik vа kompyuter lingvistikаsi imkoniyаtlаri kаbilаr globаlizаtsiyа
shаroitidа tаhlil qilinаdi.

Kаlit so’zlаr.

Globаlizаtsiyа, iqtisodiy integrаtsiyа, mаdаniy integrаtsiyа, globаl kommunikаtsiyа,

tilshunoslik pаrаdigmаlаri.


Kirish

Globаlizаtsiyа zаmonаviy lingvistikа sohаsigа kаttа tа'sir ko'rsаtmoqdа. Dunyo miqyosidа

mаdаniy vа iqtisodiy integrаtsiyаning jаdаllаshishi nаtijаsidа tillаrаro o'zаro tа'sir kuchаyib, yаngi
tillаr vа diаlektlаrning rivojlаnish jаrаyoni murаkkаblаshmoqdа. Ushbu mаqolаdа globаlizаtsiyа

Библиографические ссылки

Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Social Media in English Language Learning: Insights from English Education Students https://doi.org/10.31004/jele v913.505 Siska Oktawidya Wati, Kurnia Budiyanti, Eva Mizkat", Novia Juita Havid Ardi STKIP YDB Lubuk Alung, UIN SUSKA Riau, (Jniversitas Asahan, Universitas Negeri.Corresponding Author siskaoktawidyawati@student.unp.ac.id

Exploring The Impact Of Social Media On Language by Sarvar Umirov,Tashkent State University of Law published on February 2023.

Social Media used in Language Learning benefits and challenges by Awal Kurnia Putra Nasution, published on June 2022 Journal of Linguistics Literature and Language Teaching]

Конисов, Г., & Уразниязова, Г. (2024). Comparing and levelling process in typology and translation. Актуальные вопросы лингвистики и преподавания иностранных языков: достижения и инновации, 1(1), 64-65.