That mobile phone is affecting teenagers English language skills?

Answer 1

One can argue that it is more the 10-14 generation, who - in my country - are reminded by exam boards not to use text speak in their SATs exams. I would think that their writing is most affected by the use of mobile phones, but younger people (particularly in the United Kingdom) are known to say 'soz' instead of 'sorry' or 'tomoz' (pronounced tuh-mozz) instead of 'tomorrow', two phrases commonly encountered in text messages. Generally speaking though, you would have to be more specified when discussing whether technology affects the lingual skills of teenagers or any other group of people.

Answer 2

Research has shown that teenagers frequently use informal language when texting on mobile phones, but this doesn't necessarily correlate with a decline in their overall English language skills. However, parents and educators can encourage teenagers to balance their use of informal language with more formal writing and speaking to maintain and improve their language skills. It's also important to consider the context in which informal language is used, as it can aid in communication among peers but may not be appropriate in formal settings.