Tefla Journal (Teaching English as Foreign Language and Applied Linguistic Journal)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024)

The Impact of Social Media On The Use of English Slang

Fadia Mahardika (UIN Antasari Banjarmasin)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2024

Abstract

The proliferation of social media has significantly influenced the use of British slang among young people, regardless of their educational background. This study examines how social media facilitates the rapid spread of slang, making it a prevalent trend among teenagers. The method used is descriptive qualitative in the form of interviews where 2 participants from different backgrounds are taken. the first participant is someone who is an English student, while the second participant is an ordinary person who has no basic English. The findings showed that, although both participants recognized common acronyms such as "btw," "otw," "lol," "omg," and "fyp," their understanding and use of slang differed. The study shows that English slang is used not only on social media but also in residences, schools and colleges. People with an English background are considered knowledgeable, while others may be considered too influenced by Western styles. Despite these differences, British slang is still an important part of contemporary linguistic usage, valued for its inclusiveness and flexibility

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Journal Info

Abbrev

TEFLA

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

TEFLA is a high-quality open access peer-reviewed research journal that is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin and managed by the English Language Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Banjarmasin. This is a biannual journal, ...