Aug 2026· Journal of Education, Social & Communication Studies· Vol 3, pp. 187-198· 0 citations· 43 references
Abstract
This systematic review examines the linguistic and sociolinguistic characteristics of Philippine English (PhE) based on studies published from 2019 to 2026. Guided by research questions focusing on the phonological, lexical-semantic, and grammatical-syntactic features of PhE, as well as its sociolinguistic attitudes and functional roles in education, communication, and media, the study reviewed fifteen scholarly articles from credible academic databases and repositories. Findings reveal that PhE has developed into a legitimate and systematic variety of English shaped by local linguistic and cultural influences. Phonological studies identified recurring consonant substitutions, vowel mergers, and lectal variations influenced by regional and proficiency differences. Lexical-semantic features demonstrated linguistic creativity through borrowing, blending, clipping, compounding, and semantic shifts, particularly in digital communication contexts. Grammatical-syntactic analyses also revealed flexible subject–verb agreement, simplified tense marking, and localized sentence structures that reflect communicative adaptation rather than linguistic deficiency. Sociolinguistically, PhE is increasingly recognized as a marker of Filipino identity and communicative accessibility; however, native-speaker norms continue to dominate formal academic settings. The findings affirm that PhE is an evolving, rule-governed, and culturally grounded variety whose acceptance continues to expand across different social domains in the Philippines.
This article examines the influence of English on Vietnamese in the context of globalisation, with particular attention to lexical borrowing, code-switching, digital discourse, and language attitudes. Grounded in contact linguistics, sociolinguistic theory, and language ideology studies, the paper uses a qualitative design that combines naturalistic observation of public and digital language practices with a systematic review of recent scholarship on English-Vietnamese contact. The analysis shows that English influence is most visible in the lexical domain, especially in technology, education, business, and popular culture. English-Vietnamese code-switching is also widespread in youth-oriented and digitally mediated communication, where it serves pragmatic functions such as emphasis, brevity, and topic framing, as well as social functions such as identity performance and in-group solidarity. Syntactic and phonological influences appear more limited and register-specific, although Englishinfluenced discourse markers, passive constructions, and loanword pronunciation patterns are increasingly noticeable among proficient bilingual users. The study further indicates that attitudes toward English influence remain ambivalent: younger speakers often treat bilingual hybridity as a sign of modernity and global identity, while purist concerns persist in public and institutional discourse. The paper concludes with implications for Vietnamese language policy and English education.
Vu Mai Phuong· International Journal of Edu...· 0 citations
This study examines the patterned formation and interactional functions of
amn
-series (e.g.,
bamn
,
samn
,
tamn
) in contemporary Chinese social media. Drawing on a corpus of 2,095 tokens from Weibo, the analysis investigates morpho-phonological patterning, analogy-based semantic anchoring, and cross-script integration. The findings suggest that a stylized rendering of the English word
damn
becomes stabilized in writing as a prosodically salient template and refunctionalized into a productive phonosemiotic construction in Mandarin. These forms are systematically integrated into Mandarin grammar and interaction, where they serve affective, evaluative, interpersonal, and metalinguistic functions. The study contributes to translanguaging research by demonstrating that what circulates across languages and platforms may include prosodically salient patterns, not only lexical or script-based resources. It further shows how such patterns are structured through analogy and embedded in local linguistic practices, highlighting prosodic templating as a key mechanism in digitally mediated communication.
Jianxin Yang, Yililan Wang· Discourse & Communicatio...· 0 citations
This article explores the implications of English's role as a global lingua franca for other languages, with a particular focus on the transformations these languages undergo due to English influence. Such changes are most evident in the lexical domain, where they are typically examined under the framework of lexical borrowing or Anglicisms. However, they also extend to grammatical, stylistic, and pragmatic levels, affecting formulation structures, argumentation strategies, and behavioural patterns, often without speakers’ conscious awareness. This article aims to highlight that both the growing prevalence of English across diverse domains and the resulting shifts in speakers’ native languages are interconnected manifestations of the same global linguistic development. The observed linguistic changes are the result of an asymmetrical relationship between languages, which raises questions of linguistic justice. The study draws on corpus analyses of the German language, supplemented by data from cross‐linguistic research initiatives, such as the Global Anglicism Database Network project (GLAD,
https://www.nhh.no/en/research‐centres/global‐anglicism‐database‐network/
).
India represents one of the most linguistically diverse nations in the world, making it a rich site for sociolinguistic
inquiry. This paper explores multilingual India from a sociolinguistic perspective, examining the dynamic interaction
between language, society, and identity. With constitutionally recognized languages and hundreds of regional and tribal
varieties, India exemplifies complex patterns of bilingualism, multilingualism, code-switching, and diglossia. The coexistence
of languages such as Hindi, English, Tamil, Bengali, and Gujarati reflects not only linguistic plurality but also historical,
political, and cultural negotiations.
The study analyses how language functions as a marker of regional identity, social stratification, education, and
mobility. It highlights the role of English as a link language and a symbol of global capital, alongside the emotional and
cultural significance of mother tongues. The paper also discusses language policy, constitutional provisions, and educational
frameworks that seek to balance national integration with linguistic diversity. Sociolinguistic phenomena such as language
shift, language maintenance, and linguistic hybridity in urban spaces are examined to understand contemporary
transformations.
By situating Indian multilingualism within broader linguistic theories, the paper underscores how India challenges
monolingual paradigms and enriches the field of linguistics with empirical complexity. Ultimately, multilingual India
demonstrates that linguistic diversity is not merely a communicative resource but a foundational element of social structure,
cultural continuity, and democratic expression.
Anilkumar K Varsat· International Journal of Inn...· 0 citations
This study investigates the morphosyntactic alternation between the analytic possessive markers ḥaq and māl in Kuwaiti Arabic within a variationist sociolinguistic framework. Although descriptive studies acknowledge the coexistence of these forms, no prior research has provided a systematic quantitative account of their distribution or examined whether their alternation is conditioned by grammatical and social factors. Drawing on a corpus of sociolinguistic interviews with 80 native speakers, the study operationalises the ḥaq/māl alternation within a carefully delimited envelope of variation. A total of 1,120 tokens were extracted and coded for linguistic predictors, including animacy and definiteness of the possessee, syntactic position, clause type, polarity, and register, alongside social variables such as age, gender, education, place of residence, and sectarian affiliation. Mixed-effects logistic regression analysis using Rbrul, with random effects for speaker and lexical item, revealed no statistically significant conditioning effects for any linguistic or social predictor. The distribution of ḥaq and māl remains consistent across grammatical contexts and speaker groups, suggesting that the alternation represents stable morphosyntactic variability rather than socially stratified variation or ongoing change. These findings point to functional convergence between two grammaticalised possessive markers within Kuwait’s contact-rich and levelling sociolinguistic ecology. Processes of grammaticalisation, semantic bleaching, and dialect contact appear to have neutralised earlier functional distinctions and reduced the socioindexical salience of the alternation. Empirically, the study provides the first quantitative analysis of analytic possessive variation in Kuwaiti Arabic. Theoretically, it refines variationist models of socio-syntax by accounting for domains of stable grammatical optionality and underscores the value of null results in delimiting the social embedding of morphosyntactic variation.
Shadi Monther Alrabadi· Jordan Journal of Applied Sc...· 0 citations
This study examines the discourse of Nigerian English as a non-native variety, tracing its evolution and establishing its present status within the framework of World Englishes. Focusing on selected lexical items, the analysis highlights systematic patterns of semantic narrowing, broadening, extension, and pragmatic reorientation that distinguish Nigerian English from Standard British English (henceforth SBE). Data were drawn from Nigerian literary texts and newspapers in the bid to ensure authentic representations of usage. Items such as Godfather, conductor, big man, compound, and home training illustrate how English, among World Englishes, has been indigenised to reflect Nigeria’s socio-cultural realities and communicative practices. The findings demonstrate that these innovations are neither random deviations nor errors but adaptive processes that enrich the expressive capacity of Nigerian English. The study concludes that Nigerian English has developed into a stable, dynamic, and legitimate variety in its own right, embodying both local identity and global relevance.
B. H. Adepoju, Y. NTEKIM-REX· Eureka-Unilag· 0 citations