INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES (SNS) IN THE ACQUISITION OF ENGLISH AS A LANGUAGE

Language is a mode of communication. The world of technology and communication has changed rapidly in this era. Being an international language, the usage of English is increasing all over the world. Social Networking Sites such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and others alike are the product of the development in ICT, which pose an impact on the acquisition of the English Language in different ways. Social Networking Sites (SNS) enable students to develop communication and language skills. It is an interactive form of media that allows users to learn different languages. However, it also influences the way we learn a language. From “unfriend” to "selfie” Social Networking is influencing the linguistic and behavioral skills of students. This paper aims to investigate the influence of Social Networking Sites (SNS) in the acquisition of English as a Language among B.Ed. Students of the University of Mumbai residing in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai. The investigator is trying to find out whether Social Networking Sites (SNS) have a positive or negative influence in the acquisition of English as a language. The research conducted has a descriptive and analytical nature to it. The survey was conducted using an online Google form having a questionnaire based on learning the English language using Social Networking Sites (SNS).