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Social networking and acronyms 
The social network is the main part of the Internet and used especially for chatting or conveying 
information. Between individuals social networking sites are considered essential vehicle of commu-
nication. The emergence of Facebook, Instagram and other networks has developed the pace of the 
transformation of Internet English. 
As mentioned above, social media users started to utilize abbreviations and this phenomenon 
caused to the new variety of Internet English.
This is, in short, is what lead the internet from being a 
mostly a text based medium to the assumption of its modern and interactive format.
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Here are some interesting and beneficial acronyms for readers: 
- IMHO – in my humble opinion;
- IRL – in real life;
- ICYMI – in case you missed it; 
- FYI – for your information;
- AMA – ask me another question;
- WYL – why you like; 
- IHDK – I honestly do not know;
- TTYL – talk to you later
Conclusion 
To sum up, it is clear that knowing the theoretical part of the changes in English lexicology leads 
the researchers to new investigations. In future we hope that as a result of these works the new era 
may begin in the evolution of the Internet English. Additionally, being aware of new types of neolo-
gisms make the language user more flexible and fastens the speed and quality of texting.