Influence of Social Media on English Language Learning

The way of communication has been transformed due to the emergence of internet and social networking. Students have opportunities to explore new things with the help of advanced technology. Teachers adhere to technological developments and they engage learners to improve their English language skills. Teachers are accepting innovative practices in teaching- learning process and have become facilitators rather than mere instructors. They promote group tasks and stress- free learning environment. New technological tools help the language teachers to get updated in their respective areas. Social media has a great impact on English language learning. Obviously, there are certain changes in the way of writing and speaking English due to changing nature of communication in the social media platforms. Social media has introduced a new vocabulary to English language and communication. It offers opportunities to learners to improve their writing and reading. As a result, it helps to improve their vocabulary. This article focuses on the influence of social media on English language learning.