Degree of Exposure to Internet Slang Language and the Essay Quality of English as a Second Language (ESL) Learners
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The way we communicate and the nature of language have changed dramatically due to computer-mediated communication through social networking sites (SNS). Online slang, particularly in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context, has been under-explored in bilingual situations. This quantitative correlation study examines the relationship between English as a Second Language (ESL) learners' exposure to internet slang language and essay quality in 130 participants. The study aims to explore the implications of online slang usage in bilingual situations, highlighting the need for further research in Internet Linguistics. The current study found a significant association between the degree of exposure to internet slang, specifically in terms of time spent and online jargon, and the respondents' essay quality. Since SNS can create platforms that allow for participation while also facilitating observation and habit formation, it is vital to be aware of learners’ second language development, as it can be a valuable tool for language instruction. In conclusion, internet slang does not hinder the second language development of the students; it merely transforms it.
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Crystal, D. (2011). Internet linguistics: A student guide (1st ed.). Routledge.
Dounia, B. (2016). The effects of chat language on student’s academic writing. Biskra University. Unpublished Dissertation. http://archives.univbiskra.dz/bitstream/123456789/8617/1/a43.pdf
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Kilicer, K., Akay, Y., & Akbaş, O. (2017). The effect of online activities on the use of internet slang among university students. Journal of ComputerAssisted Learning, 33(3): 305-315.
Kim, H., Kim, J., & Lee, S. (2019). Social media preferences and language learning strategies among Korean English as a second language learners. Asian Journal of English Language Teaching, 33(4): 1-19.
Liu, S., Gui, D. Y., Zuo, Y., & Dai, Y. (2019). Good slang or bad slang? Embedding internet slang in persuasive advertising. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01251
Mahdi, H.S. (2014). The impact of ComputerMediated communication environments on foreign language learning: A review of the literature. World Journal of English Language, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.5430/wjel.v4n1p9
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Naseem, T. (2018). Internet slang: Its impact on language development and academic performance. Journal of Language and Social Psychology, 37(3): 331-347.
Ochonogor, K., Alakpodia, N., & Achugbue, I.E. (2019). The relationship between internet slang use and academic performance in students. Journal of Education Research, 112(1), 23-32.
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Rezeki, T.I., & Sagala, R.W. (2018). Semantics analysis of slang (SAOS) in social media of millennial generation. KREDO: Jurnal Ilmiah Bahasa Dan Sastra, 3(1): 36–46.
Sajedi, M., & Shehadeh, A. (2014). A modified writing rubric for assessing the writing skills of Iranian EFL learners. Journal of English Language Teaching and Research, 7(1): 11-26.
Shaari, H.A., & Bataineh, K.B. (2015). Netspeak and a breach of formality: Informalization and fossilization of errors in writing among ESL and EFL learners. International Journal for CrossDisciplinary Subjects in Education, 6(2): 21652173. https://doi.org/10.20533/ijcdse.2042.6364.2015.0300
Thurairaj, S., Hoon, E.P., Roy, S.S., & Fong, P.W. (2015). Reflections of students’ language usage in social networking sites: Making or marring academic English. The Electronic Journal of E-Learning, 13(4): 302–316. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1062176
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Ujang, S., Yusof, N.M., & Hamdan, H.M. (2018). Texting slang: Misinterpretation in communication. Journal of Creative Practices in Language Learning and Teaching, 6(1): 30-43.
Wilson, F. (2018). The effect of social media on the spelling ability of students: A case study of federal college of education (FCE) yolo. Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, 262–274. https://doi.org/10.33805/2576-8484.153
Wong, Y.H. (2017). Teaching Students to Write Essays in 60 Minutes. Journal of English Language Teaching, 6(1): 1-12.
Wong, Y.W. (2020). The effects of social media on grammar competence among undergraduates in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman. Unpublished master's thesis. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Yeo, D., & Ting, S.H. (2017). Netspeak features in Facebook communication of Malaysian university students. Journal of Advanced Research in Social and Behavioural Sciences, 6.
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Zubenko, T.V.T.A. (2016). Internet slang: Morphological. Sukhomlynskyi Nikolaev National University. Unpublished. https://docplayer.net/42997666-Internet-slang-morphological.html