ВЛИЯНИЕ СОЦИАЛЬНЫХ СЕТЕЙ НА АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК НАВЫКИ КОММУНИКАЦИИ

Аннотация

The rise of social media has had a significant impact on the way we communicate in English. With the widespread use of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, people are constantly exposed to different forms of written and spoken English from around the world. This exposure has led to the phenomenon of "Internet English," where informal language and slang are widely used and accepted. Additionally, social media has made it easier for people to connect and communicate with others, breaking down barriers of language and distance. However, this constant use of social media has also been linked to a decline in traditional English communication skills, such as grammar and spelling. With the ever-evolving landscape of social media, it is important for individuals to be aware of the impact it can have on their English communication skills and to actively work on maintaining and improving them. Keywords: Social media, communication, language skills, media, skills, IT, technologies, tutor, online resources, English skills, idioms, colloquialisms, www, education, universities. ВЛИЯНИЕ СОЦИАЛЬНЫХ СЕТЕЙ НА АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК НАВЫКИ КОММУНИКАЦИИ Аннотация. Развитие социальных сетей оказало значительное влияние на то, как мы общаемся на английском языке. Благодаря широкому использованию таких платформ, как Facebook, Twitter и Instagram, люди постоянно сталкиваются с различными формами письменного и устного английского языка со всего мира. Это воздействие привело к появлению феномена «интернет-английского», где неформальный язык и сленг широко используются и принимаются. Кроме того, социальные сети облегчили людям общение и общение с другими, разрушая языковые барьеры и расстояния. Однако такое постоянное использование социальных сетей также связано с ухудшением традиционных навыков английского общения, таких как грамматика и правописание. В условиях постоянно меняющегося ландшафта социальных сетей людям важно осознавать, какое влияние они могут оказать на их навыки общения на английском языке, и активно работать над их поддержанием и улучшением. Ключевые слова: социальные сети, общение, языковые навыки, средства массовой информации, навыки, ИТ, технологии, репетитор, онлайн-ресурсы, навыки английского языка, идиомы, разговорные выражения, www, образование, университеты. As the world becomes more interconnected, the English language has emerged as the global lingua franca, enabling people from different cultures and countries to communicate effectively. With the advent of social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, 6 79 International scientific journal ISSN: 2181-3906 «MODERN SCIENCE АND RESEARCH» 2023 VOLUME 2 / ISSUE 11 / UIF:8.2 / MODERNSCIENCE.UZ the way we communicate in English has experienced a significant transformation. These platforms have undoubtedly influenced our English communication skills, both positively and negatively. One of the positive aspects of social media's influence on English communication skills is the democratization of language learning. In the past, learning English required attending formal classes or hiring a tutor. However, now anyone with internet access can learn English through online resources, language exchange programs, and engaging with native speakers on social media platforms. This accessibility has made it easier for people all over the world to improve their English skills and communicate effectively in a global context. Moreover, social media platforms have provided a space for individuals to practice their English communication skills in a real- world context. Through interactions on social media, users are exposed to a wide range of English language expressions, idioms, and colloquialisms. This exposure helps users become more familiar with the nuances of the language and develop a more natural and authentic way of communicating in English. Additionally, social media has encouraged users to express themselves creatively, thus enhancing their language proficiency. This research shows how social media has affected learning at present during the COVID- 19 pandemic and how it has become the largest and most convenient area of communication. In the current scenario, it seems that social networking sites not only had a profound impact on our social structure and intra-social interaction, but also affected education in general and learning English language in particular. It has been proven that these various social media platforms have created a realm of digital environment in today's new-age learning. Social media platforms are social networking sites through which people interact and communicate with each other easily and conveniently. Undoubtedly and unquestionably, social networking has been proven to be a global phenomenon that has caused a vast paradigm shift in the world of Learning and education during the current pandemic. Therefore, the present study aims to reach the extent of the impact of the various social media platforms on learn