THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE EVOLUTION OF ENGLISH VOCABULARY

Abstract

This article examines the impact of social media on the evolution of English vocabulary. The introduction emphasizes the current relevance of the topic and the position of English as a global language. The methods section details the process of analyzing large text corpora, collecting data from platforms, and employing linguistic tools. The results section illustrates the emergence of new words, semantic shifts in existing terms, the spread of abbreviations, and informal expressions with concrete examples. The discussion explores the positive and negative aspects of these changes, their significance in language learning, and future prospects. The study reveals that social media is rapidly enriching English vocabulary, making it more dynamic and globally oriented. The article offers practical recommendations for understanding and effectively using contemporary English.