THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON LANGUAGE

Social media has revolutionized communication, influencing language in various ways. Online platforms encourage linguistic innovation, introduce new slang, and reshape grammar and spelling norms. While social media fosters global communication and promotes linguistic diversity, it also raises concerns about the simplification of language and the decline of formal writing skills. This paper explores the impact of social media on language evolution, its effects on communication styles, and the balance between linguistic creativity and language preservation.