The abbreviations used in text messaging and on the internet

Why has language changed? In todays society mobile phones and the Internet are so popular that almost every culture has created its own specific language. Young people play a main role in that creation. It is interesting to discover how words are associated with each other in the native speakers’ eyes. For example, ‘How are you?’ can be put on the screen as ‘how R U?’ Abbreviations become very popular when people communicate through text message or on the internet.

We do this research to solve these two questions: How many words can we think of that are used in text message and the internet? Make a list

The significance of abbreviations Keeping pace with time: We are English language learners and we should be aware of the newest English language. Understanding social culture - As we all know, all the new language usages are created by the native speaker and reflect changes in society and also technological advances. What devices do we use now that have changed our language uses?

Getting to know the youth culture. The youth are the country’s future Getting to know the youth culture. The youth are the country’s future. Text message and the Internet receive so much popularity from young people. It is a good way to get to know them by learning about their specific language. Helping us in note taking. Many times in daily life, we need to take notes quickly. However, it is difficult for us to take what has been said completely, just because the speed of speech is so fast. Thus, we need to know more about the language like some abbreviations or substitutes, both of which can improve our speed when taking notes.

Where else do we see abbreviations? How widely are shortened words used in everyday life? Try to think of some places where words are abbreviated or shortened day to day and make a list.

Abbreviations are regularly used in our daily life Abbreviations are regularly used in our daily life. When we send short messages or e-mails, we use abbreviations. When we read newspapers or watch TV, we can find abbreviations. Therefore abbreviations appear in our lives quite a lot, even if we do not always notice them.

Analysis: Almost every student can understand shortened words and use them everyday, whether online or sending a text message. This shows this type of language plays a very important role in our daily life now. No matter whether abbreviated words are considered as part of proper language usage or not, they have already become a part of our culture and a popular means of communication.

history Alphabetic abbreviation became possible around 1000 BC and was common in the classical world: Greek letters and Roman numerals were developed, the Latin letters SPQR stood for Senatus Populusque Romanus (the Senate and the Roman people). In addition, short forms such as IMP CAES (Imperator Caesar Emperor Caesar) were common on inscriptions and coins.

Although present-day abbreviation in English descends from such forms, its more immediate origin was in the practices of medieval scribes, among whom short forms were mnemonic and a means of economizing on parchment, effort, and time. As writing extended from Latin into the European vernacular languages, short forms went with it, first as loans (such as AD for Anno Domini: from the year of the Lord), then as native creations (such as BC for Before Christ).

All such devices combine economy (of effort, space, and reference) with repetition (of the familiar and formulaic); although some are casual or temporary creations, others have become over the centuries so institutionalized that their origins and natures are seldom considered: as for example AD and BC, when used for everyday secular purposes.

Abbreviation-processes of word formation: Abbreviation or shortening Abbreviations/clipping (e.g. doc, photo, cab, flu, fridge). Other common uses: Initialism (CIA, BBC, UFO, CD, IP, LCD, ID, N-bomb) Blend (motel, brunch, smog, chunnel, sitcom, hi-fi, talkathon)

Although abbreviations usually need to be concise, convenient, and easy to remember, they do not need to be fully understood to serve their purpose. People literate in English can work successfully with such formulas as e.g. and whether or not they know their full Latin forms exempli gratia (for the sake of example). The more familiar and successful the short form, the less need for the full form, which may in course of time being forgotten. The full forms of mob (Latin mobile vulgus the fickle crowd) and radar (radio detection and ranging) have no functional value in the year 2000, and many are entirely unaware that these words are (or were) abbreviations. The members of organizations usually have little difficulty with the abbreviations they use, because of sheer familiarity, but people who are not part of the in-group may regard their use as (sometimes frustrating and provocative) jargon.

Initials and Abbreviations SYMBOL MEANING EXAMPLE w/ with (something) A war was fought w/ NATO aid. w/o without They fought w/o fear. w/i within There are problems w/i the company. i.e. that is  A Siamese, i.e. a cat, is a fun pet. e.g. for example Professionals, e.g. doctors and lawyers, met here. etc. et cetera, so forth Cats, dogs, etc., make good pets. b/c because We pay taxes b/c it's the law.  b/4 before Chicken b/4 egg? re: regarding, about I need to see you re: the sales figures. esp. especially Tobacco, esp. cigarettes, causes cancer. min. minimum The min. is $400. max. maximum The max. number of people in an elevator is 10. gov't. government The gov't. helped the people. ASAP as soon as possible Finish your exam ASAP. wrt write wrt #3 (write number 3) rt right rt side yr / yrs year, years She's 5 yrs old. c.  circa, about, around, from the year This picture is c. 1900 vs versus, as opposed to Purple vs green ch chapter Read ch 8. Q A question answer Q: What is that? A: I don't know! ex example Look at ex 4. wd wds word words 1 vocabulary wd. 25 vocabulary wds. ref reference ref required. diff difference What is the diff?

What are the bad points? The use of abbreviations has become very popular among people. When they communicate, using abbreviation is very convenient and easy to understand. However, excessive use of abbreviation can also lead to bad habits! People may be less able to spell correctly if they always use the shortened forms. Students might use “text speak” when they should be using Standard English, for example in their examination writing.