Text messaging lingo and language proficiency of students of UM Peñaplata college, Samal district, Island Garden City of Samal

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the relationship between text messaging lingo and language proficiency of students of UM Peñaplata College, Samal District, Island Garden City of Samal. Employing descriptive correlation method as research design, random sampling technique in determining number of respondents, questionnaires in gathering data with mean, t-test, ANOVA and Pearson-r as statistical tools, it was found out that the level of text messaging lingo of students of UM Peñaplata College is just moderate; the language proficiency of the students is fair; there is no significant difference in the level of text messaging lingo as well as in the language proficiency of the students of UM Peñaplata College when analyzed according to gender, age and course; and the text messaging lingo of the students were not significantly related to their language proficiency. Hence, similar study needs to be conducted with wider range of respondents, and with the consideration of other factors which may affect language proficiency of the students. Moreover, school administrators need to monitor the usage of text messaging lingo of the students which may affect their language proficiency by providing, the faculty as wee as the students, development programs tailored to the distinctive needs of every students thereby enhancing their language proficiency.