Use of English Slang on Instagram by Malaysian College Students by 22064138

Educators' and young people's views towards the use of slang in Instagram

22064138_ — 2023-11-04 19:06:35 UTC

Educators worry.

But youth is unconcerned, adeptly using and understanding slang limitations. Furthermore, they have ample opportunities for self-expression, emotional articulation, and cultivating politeness in communication.

The disadvantages of using slang

22064138_ — 2023-11-05 16:32:39 UTC

Internet slang can damage the current vocabulary and vandalize the writing skills of a person. But the use of slang has become a trend among social media users in Malaysia and beyond

English slang on social media and Language

22064138_ — 2023-11-05 17:08:51 UTC

The use of English slang on social media is an inevitable trend for language.

Why Malaysian youth use slang?

22064138_ — 2023-11-05 20:03:28 UTC

To express something quickly and to communicate secretly so that a specific listener can understand something.

The disadvantages of using slang

22064138_ — 2023-11-05 20:37:56 UTC

English slang brought a new style of spelling into the English language. But it also ground lexical ambiguity while texting.

Slang and language

22064138_ — 2023-11-08 18:39:02 UTC

For language，internet slang is not an influencer as such, it is more of a reflection of what is going on in society.

Background

22064138_ — 2023-11-10 20:43:00 UTC

Instagram and the users in Malaysia:

The number of Instagram users in Malaysia ranks second, with the majority falling within the age group of 18 to 34.

Why people use slang？

22064138_ — 2023-11-11 14:41:13 UTC

Benefits：

Show you are a part of culture
Give you status
Reinforces relationships
Fun

Social Function： include into or exclude from the intimate circle.