THE EVOLUTION OF LANGUAGE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: HOW INTERNET SLANG IS SHAPING MODERN ENGLISH

Abstract

The rapid development of digital communication has significantly influenced the way people use language today. Social networks, messaging applications, and online forums have created new forms of communication that are faster and more informal than traditional written language. As a result, internet slang, abbreviations, emojis, and memes have become an important part of everyday communication. This article examines how digital communication is influencing the evolution of modern English.