The Importance Of Communication In The English Language

In the article “2b or not 2b”, David Crystal begins with discussing how others such as John Humphry argued that texters are “vandals who are doing to our language what Genghis Khan did to his neighbors 800 years ago. They are destroying it” (335). This is also the common belief of most people. People often argue about the bad points of technology over our language. However, Crystal believes that texting can improve children’s ability to read and write rather than hinder their literacy as many people claim. He also argues that not all texting are done in abbreviated words. Complex messages and institutional messages are often texted in standard form of

The result verified that there is evidence of a decline in grammar scores based on the number of abbreviations in their sent and received text messages (Swayne and Messer). In other words, the word abbreviations and punctuation short-cuts that famously used in text messaging can alter individuals’ ability to recognize and apply proper spelling, grammar and punctuation techniques in writing and daily life communication. If the uses of abbreviations are not controlled from the beginning, both sender and receiver of text messaging will be associated with how poorly they will perform on the test based on the level of standard literacy they have.

Society today is quick to judge and state what is wrong and what is acceptable by the public. While some differences between Spelling Matters and Use Your Own Words are obvious, the similarities are relevant. Anne Trubek says that perhaps it is time to change or alter grammar rules to match the current generation and culture. We should advance our guidelines about what is proper and improper along with what is happening right now with the language. While Mikita Brottman says, “bad spelling can be a godsend—a way of weeding out those who are thoughtless and inattentive to detail” (p. 219).

Recently I read ‘Feed’, by M.T Anderson, a dystopian novel about how advancement in technology is negatively affecting our society and the way we communicate with each other. The author led me to believe that these advancements, such as texting, are causing our language to deteriorate. Further research proves that texting may be improving and many are learning to accept. When the era of the written word dies, will we be left with an illiterate generation with poor grammar? Students are texting constantly. In and out of class, it is becoming a bigger and bigger part of their lives. Some might say that we are creating a less literate generation, but research shows that texting improves student literacy for three reasons. First, texting improves

Grammar is and has been a big deal in American society. It’s so big that we are require to take English classes all four years of high school. What’s the point of grammar if things are always changing and developing in English? The point is to not look illiterate and when a person goes college or decides to join the work force. In the book “I Won’t Hire People Who Use Poor Grammar”, the author Kyle Wiens states, “After all, grammar has nothing to do with job performance… right? Wrong. If it takes someone more than 20 years to notice how to properly use “it’s” then that’s not a learning curve I’m comfortable with.” (Wiens, 500) I personally agree with Mr. Wiens when he stated that comment. When you have a business and your trying to be successful and every aspect then its right to also be grammar savvy as well. The only thing I think is to extreme is the

In “I Won’t Hire People with Poor Grammar. Here’s Why” Kyle Wiens explains that Kyle wants to hire a people who have great grammar and he gives a reason why he said that. He regards grammar as an important part. His company which is iFixit is one the biggest online repair manual, that’s why employees need a good grammar to make the best manual. Kyle thinks good grammar makes a sense of successful business. In addition, his company thinks reliability is made through good grammar especially on the internet. Of course, writing and reading are less important than those who create manuals in their office. However, the company practice grammar test for all employees such as sales managers, staffs. This is because distinguishing the even small part

Lastly, most phones today are smart phones which in turn, effects our grammar. Society is so distracted by cell phones, we are forgetting about the world going on around us. Cell phones have become

In his February 2013 Ted talk “Txtng is killing language. JK!!!,” the linguist John McWhorter argues against the notion that texting leads to the downfall of literacy among the younger generation. In fact, the speaker claims that texting causes the development of the “linguistic repertoire” and the formation of a new language. In order to do so, McWhorter acknowledges the status quo of the perception of texting among the older generation; texting is the “scourge” that leads to the “decline of the writing ability” of the younger generation. In response to the status quo, according to McWhorter, texting creates an “emergent complexity” of the development of literature or at least writing.

Additionally, acronyms are found in every social media platform and conversations. By shortening terms such as “On my way” to “OMW” parallel the efforts in 1984. Even emoticons and replacing words such as “you” to “u” are popular in our culture. Although our language has diminished, it is not to prevent any type of crime, rather it is lessening our thought process. Bossche states “a whole generation of youth is being dumbed down by their aversion to reading anything of substance and their addiction to digital substance via social media” (Bossche) Another researcher claims that “with the sense of urgency and fast pace of the minimal messages it is less likely for individuals to review their texts before hitting send” (Beale).

Mignon Fogarty exceeded my expectations in her book for ‘quick and dirty’ grammar tips. Personally, the most exciting information in this book was located in the “Dirty Words” section where she provided a great deal of information on commonly misused words. This section provides a great directive to words with similar spellings or definitions; additionally, a great deal of her “versus” paragraphs allowed a better understanding of their rules and exceptions. It was surprising, for me, to read Fogarty’s email and twitter etiquette tips. These guidelines helped provide a more modern feel for readers. She connects with her audience by using a lot of her own experiences to help teach readers. Fogarty uses many examples to provide a friendly comparison

It appears that the grammar that was taught in schools in the 1970’s and 1980’s is not used as extensively in society today.

The status of the English language as a major means of communication is a fact that is agreeable on an international scale. In addition to other foreign languages such as French, German and even Spanish, the English language is considered one of the vital tools of verbal dialogue. Consequently, this has resulted in most people learning English as either a second or foreign language in order to gain career opportunities abroad or gain entry into international universities. Speaking of the English language is not considered a sufficient test to judge whether a person is proficient or not. They are required to perform written tests that test their creativity and understanding of English. TOEFL and IELTS are two of the common and popular English tests that any international student is required to undertake before being admitted into a foreign university. These tests are valuable since they enhance one’s understanding and appreciation of English as a language. This paper is an argumentative essay that will illustrate the importance of why foreign students should take TOEFL and IELTS exams.

In today’s work places correct grammar is very important. How does texting and using modern technology to communicate with each other affect our grammar? I believe texting and instant messaging has screwed us in communicating. According to articles written by Susan Adams and Kyle Weins they believe younger generations are struggling with skills necessary to survive the modern workplace. There are many skills needed in work places many of these include communication, editing, listening, and writing. I am going into the field of science for my future career. Many jobs in science require you to speak in front of large groups or person to person. Whichever one it is you need to be able to talk clearly and understandably. As an Environmental

Texting is a fairly new form of communication that has taken the world by storm. It became popular around 2001, and originally had its limitations, such as the 160-character limit. But now that technology has advanced, texting has followed along and is now a convenient, casual, and a more immediate way of communicating. So naturally, texting has evolved also in terms of the language used within it. We see this mostly in the form of abbreviations and short hand spelled words. Some people argue that texting has ruined the English language. Studies and observations have shown that the benefits of texting and cyber speak are much more broad then expected. Textisms have been shown to increase phonology skills, brain activity, creativity and provide a relatable outlet for students in education.

With mobile phones where the small screen technology is so constraining, texting and tweeting plays a significant role in how we conduct our daily communication. David Crystal wrote an article titled “Texting”, and believes the younger generation is introducing a new phase of texting where words are usually represented with acronyms (241). Crystal called this abbreviated text exchange a “textspeak” (243). Kris Axtman is also a prominent author who wrote an article, “R U Online? The Evolving Lexicon of Wired Teens” (247). His article focuses on teenagers and their dependency on the online technology. Axtman observes that teenagers develop a whole range of abbreviations while exchanging