THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA LANGUAGE ON ACADEMIC ENGLISH AMONG UZBEK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
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Keywords: social media language, academic English, Uzbek university students, language influence, informal language, language proficiency, English language teachingAbstract
Annotation: This paper investigates the impact of social media language on the academic English proficiency of Uzbek university students. It explores how informal language features commonly used in social media platforms influence students’ writing and communication in academic contexts. The study examines both positive and negative effects, including increased language exposure and potential interference with formal language norms. Based on surveys and language assessments, the paper discusses implications for English language teaching and suggests strategies to balance informal digital communication with academic language skills.
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