Digital English: An Investigation Of Gen Z's Online Language Practices Through Social Media And Their Implications For English Language Education
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https://doi.org/10.70294/juperan.v4i02.1132Kata Kunci:
Digital Learning, Social Media, English LearningAbstrak
This study investigates the online language practices of Generation Z on social media and explores their implications for English language education. By analyzing how Gen Z uses digital English including slang, abbreviations, and code-switching. This research reveals patterns in their communication that differ from traditional language use. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining content analysis of social media interactions with surveys among Gen Z users. The findings suggest that digital English reflects both linguistic creativity and the influence of global connectivity, which challenges conventional English teaching methods. The research emphasizes the need for educators to integrate digital literacy and contemporary language practices into English curricula to better engage Gen Z learners and enhance their communicative competence in the digital age.
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