Internet Communication And The Transformation Of Written Language

Abstract

The article examines the transformation of written language in the context of internet communication and digital technologies. It analyzes how traditional spelling and punctuation norms change under the influence of online interaction, social media, and mobile communication. Drawing on the works of D. Crystal and S. Herring, the study identifies key factors such as technological impact, typing speed, and emotional expressiveness. Examples from Russian and Uzbek online discourse illustrate the replacement of letters with numbers, the mixing of alphabets, and the use of emojis as punctuation substitutes. These phenomena are viewed as part of the adaptive evolution of written language, reflecting new communicative needs of digital society.