MAIN PROBLEMS AND MODERN TRENDS IN TODAY’S LINGUISTIC SPHERE

Аннотация

This article explores the main problems and contemporary trends in the linguistic sphere today. It addresses the endangerment and loss of languages, the impact of technology on language, multilingualism and language policy, sociolinguistic inequality, the relationship between language and identity, and the effects of globalization on linguistic diversity. The article also discusses how technological advancements, social media, and globalization are shaping language use and evolution. Furthermore, it reflects on the future of linguistics, emphasizing the importanceof maintaininglinguistic diversity and equality in theface ofmodern challenges. Key words: language endangerment, technology and language, multilingualism, language policy, sociolinguistic inequality, language and identity, globalization, linguistic diversity, language preservation, digital linguistics.