Journal of English Language Teaching, Literatures, Applied Linguistics
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): May

SLANG LANGUAGE IN SOCIAL MEDIA X (TWITTER)

Berta Hutauruk (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar)
Agatha (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematang siantar, Indonesia)
Olivia Manurung (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematang siantar, Indonesia)
Suryani Sinaga (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematang siantar, Indonesia)
Novia Aryani (Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematang siantar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 May 2024

Abstract

This research project investigates the phenomenon of slang in the context of social media, specifically Twitter. This research aims to examine different forms of slang and understand how they function in the context of online communication. The authors use qualitative methods to investigate the linguistic features and expressions that makeup slang on Twitter. In addition, this study also investigates the functional aspects of slang, specifically how slang facilitates communication, identity construction, and community building on the Twitter platform. This research investigation highlights the diverse forms and functions of various slang in social media discourse by content analysis. This research figure out that Different forms of slang and understand how they function in the context of online communication.     

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jeltlal

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Focus Journal of English Language Teaching, Litterature and Applied Linguistics focuses on research related to English Language Pedagogy, TEFL English Teaching, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), ELT Materials Development and Evaluation, English Language Testing and Assessment, Linguistics, ...