Patterns and Trends in Modern English Usage: A Corpus-Based Linguistic Analysis
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65420/cjhes.v1i1.10Keywords:
Corpus linguistics, World Englishes, lexical change, grammar trends, English usage, Kachru’s circles, digital mediaAbstract
This study examines contemporary English through large text corpora to identify usage patterns and changes. We analyze global distributions of English using corpus data and Kachru’s Inner/Outer/Expanding circle framework. Lexical trends (new words, borrowings) and grammatical shifts (informal grammar, modal verbs) are explored across genres (academic, spoken, online, fiction). Using major corpora (COCA, BNC, NOW, GloWbE), we find evidence of growing informality and globalization of English, with implications for teaching and social use. The results highlight the impact of technology and media on language and suggest directions for future research.
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