SMS FORM AND LANGUAGE CHOICE AMONG THE STUDENTS OF FCE (T) UMUNZE

Abstract

This study is an attempt to examine the form and factors of language choice in text messaging among the students of Federal College of Education (T) Umunze. Some variables responsible for the wide use of English were identified. The study concluded that age, sex, ethnicity ease, time and swiftness of writing have an effect on the form and langauge choice in text messaging.