Research Article

HU U?: The Impact of Texting Language on the Academic Writing Proficiency of Second Language Learners

Authors

  • Hilda Manzolim College of Arts and Sciences, Isabela State University Echague, Isabela
  • Michelle Dela Cruz College of Arts and Sciences, Isabela State University Echague, Isabela

Abstract

This study examined the common language used for texting between first- and second-year English language studies majors at a state university in the northern Philippines, as well as their writing skills. The methodology of total enumeration sampling was utilized to ascertain the study participants. The findings demonstrated that "Shortenings and Abbreviations" is the most often used texting language among the seven commonly used texting languages among the respondents. The results also revealed that the respondents' written performance had a relatively low level of writing competence, "Developing," which can be linked to their usage of acronyms and shorthands. These imply that the idea that textese, or texting language, is destroying language and influencing the language performance of the students has been proven and confirmed.

Article information

Journal

International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation

Volume (Issue)

7 (8)

Pages

19-28

Published

2024-08-04

How to Cite

Manzolim, H., & Michelle Dela Cruz. (2024). HU U?: The Impact of Texting Language on the Academic Writing Proficiency of Second Language Learners. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, 7(8), 19-28. https://doi.org/10.32996/ijllt.2024.7.8.3

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Keywords:

texting language, abbreviations, slang, phonetic styles