Digital communication technology, such as email, instant messaging and social media, has improved communication and connections between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

The most important reason for my opinion is the proclivity to use informal

language

in communication via mobiles and computers. Whereas serious reading and writing involve the exposure to formal

language

, most of the messages exchanged using mobiles and computers are rather short and contain spoken expressions.

This

is because on a digital platform, time saving and convenience, rather than the sophistication of

language

, are the utmost priority of people. In brief, the more frequently people use a form of mobile and computer-based communication, the more likely informal expressions would dominate their use of

language

. Another reason for the exacerbation of reading and writing abilities is the over-dependence on technological assistance.

This

is the case because users of mobiles and computers are usually aided by spell-check and automatic proofreading services when writing a message. Some computer programmes can

also

find the best word choice to avoid vocabulary mistakes. As these processes are continually repeated, users’ sense of spelling and grammar and lexical range may gradually erode. Eventually,

this

erosion leads to the degradation of both the writing and reading skills. In conclusion, due to the tendency towards using spoken

language

and the over-reliance on proofreading software when communicating via computers and mobiles, I am convinced that digital communication has an adverse impact on one’s overall reading and writing level.