Corrupt Influences on the English Language of Young Second-Language Learners

Dr. Festus U. Ngwoke
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Dr. Festus U. Ngwoke: Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 1, 609-615

Abstract: In language development of a second-language learner, many factors can influence a learner positively or negatively. This paper focuses on the various corrupt influences on the English language of most young second-language users. This is established using a simple inference from a comparison between character development and language development in an individual and to illustrate the similar way in which both developments can negatively affect individuals/learners through the influence of certain factors. Such factors include society, social media, printed material, electronic media and other miscellaneous factors that contaminate the language of the people, especially, that of young second-language users. Observed actual instances of language corruption are rampart in the spoken and written expressions of these users, business names, mottos written on vehicles, etc. The paper goes further to discuss the implications of these negative influences as well as the roles expected of teachers of English, parents and the government concerning these stated corrupt influences.

Date: 2024
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