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The Role of Interactive Media in the Spread of English Language in
the World: A Language Policy Perspective

Sabreena Shah, M.A. (English Literature) MS (Applied Linguistics)
MS Scholar in Linguistics
Shoukat A. Lohar, M.A. (English Literature), MS (Linguistics)

Abstract

English has become a global language of communication. In human history English is the fastest spreading language. English is spoken at useful level by approximately around 4 to 6 billion people worldwide. In 21st century Social media is playing a great role in spread of English. This is the reason this study took place. Therefore, this paper is going to explore certain areas which define the role of social media in spreading English and secondly it discusses about the positive and negative impacts of social media on skeleton of English Language. Usage of words on face book like “unfriend” and “selfie” is the new addition to the dictionary of English. On the other hand, people are writing their languages’ words in format of English alphabets like “Main parh raha hu” (I am studying) here alphabets used are English letters but words are of Urdu. By critically analyzing the role of social media in spread of English it could be said that spread of English through social media is obvious but on other hand it is damaging the purity of English language or in good words it is bringing changes in English. However, the spread of English through social media is uncontrollably questionable

Keywords: social media spread of English, Language, social networking sites.

The Spread of English Language

Language has existed since time immemorial, either in the form of cues or in the shape of verbal communication. It is basically the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way. [1] Language is not confined in its domain but it encompasses extensive realms way beyond the horizon. Evidently, each habitat, tribe, clan, community, country, etc., adopts a specific language for the purpose of communication. This clearly indicates that there are many languages in the world but the most significant and foremost of all languages is English language. English is an international language which is spoken and understood in almost every part of the world. It has become the key instrument of globalization. It is highly used all over the globe for transaction of international trade and has become exceedingly essential for the advancement of knowledge.

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Sabreena Shah, M.A. (English Literature) MS (Applied Linguistics)
MS Scholar in Linguistics
English Language Development Centre
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
Jamshoro
Sindh
Pakistan
sabreenatheshah@gmail.com

Shoukat A. Lohar, M.A. (English Literature), MS (Linguistics)
Assistant Professor at English Language Development Centre
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology
Jamshoro
Sindh
Pakistan
shoukat.ali@faculty.muet.edu.pk

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