A Study of Vietnamese Slang Used by Students in Daily Conversations
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https://doi.org/10.54855/ictep.2453Keywords:
slang; youth language; colloquial; sociolinguisticsAbstract
Slang is unofficial language and is typically used by specific social groups in casual situations. The young generation widely uses slang, but it may cause a struggle for many people. Therefore, studies on slang may be useful for linguists who want to discover new language trends and non-linguists who want to better understand the youth. This study investigates the use of Vietnamese slang among students at Vietnam National University, Hanoi. It aims to identify the frequency of using slang in the students' daily conversations, the most common types of slang used, and factors that affect the students' use of slang. Data was collected through a survey questionnaire with a sample of 300 students. The findings reveal that students use slang in their daily lives. The study also came up with a list of the most commonly used slang of the participants and explored the ways these expressions are formed. The researcher aims to find out factors affecting the students’ use of slang. On that basis, some suggestions relating to the use of slang have been made.References
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