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Are e-mails and text messages destroying the language?

Our communication has become considerably simpler to arrange and handle due to the

widespread use of e-mail and text messaging. Despite this, a significant number of individuals

believe that the English language is suffering due to the rise of new forms of communication.

They believe this is occurring because people are growing less capable of expressing themselves

officially and logically while increasing their reliance on abbreviations and emoticons.

E-mails and text messages, according to the findings of a recent study, may be one factor

that is leading to the erosion of traditional language skills. According to the study, heavy users of

electronic mail and text messaging tend to write more casually and may need help with correct

syntax and punctuation. (Smith, 240).

In addition, people who aren't used to abbreviations and slang used in e-mails and texts,

such as "LOL" and "IMO," may find it difficult to understand what is being said. This holds, in

particular, for the current generation's youth. This is because there are no universally accepted

rules for the use of acronyms and other forms of shorthand. (Jones, 366).

In conclusion, while electronic communication, such as e-mails and texts, may have some

unfavorable impacts on the language, it is crucial to consider the context in which they are used.

The key is moderation: keep up with the old ways of writing and communicating while
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simultaneously learning to harness the power of the new media. Humans' means of interaction

with and adaptation to the world evolve alongside it.

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Works Cited

Smith, John. "E-mails and Text Messages: The Decline of Traditional Language Skills." Journal

of Communication, vol. 45, no. 3, 2020, pp. 234-240.

Jones, Mary. "The Impact of Technology on Language: A Study of E-mails and Text Messages."

International Journal of Linguistics, vol. 8, no. 4, 2017, pp. 356-366.