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READING AND WRITING: AS THE TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE FACEBOOK INTERACTIONS AMONG TERTIARY INSTITUTION STUDENTS IN SOKOTO METROPOLISShehu Ladan Mubarak BalaABSTRACT
Reading and writing are two language skills that significantly influence Facebook interactions. Nowadays, writing is a more effective and prepared medium for Facebook interactions in conformity with reading, which gives users the courage to combine the two by going through the text and making their inputs in the comment section. People found it interesting to use English and their native languages to express their thoughts and feelings in response to an event or situation. Interaction becomes an integral form of communication that allows people to express their thoughts and feelings using writing or other language skills. Through the conceptual method, this paper discusses possible developments and the importance of writing in interactions with detailed analyses of how people interact and share their feelings about life-related issues using the Facebook application. Facebook is a typical application that connects individuals to interact and share feelings using their grammar and vocabulary skills. These two variables of reading and writing are the main focus of this paper as they are seen more often and inspire Facebook users to share their thoughts, feelings, and opinions. The study results showed that reading and writing skills provide structure and relevance to the information needed to be conveyed. Also, a high level of English proficiency can be observed through careful selection of words and other elements of grammar. The study suggested, among other things, that for effective conversations to occur, Facebook users should be conscious and consider it as if they are talking live to their friends, colleagues, and relatives. This is the only thing that can help them to be meticulously alert about their expressions and the skills to be put in writing.
Keywords: Reading, Writing, Facebook, Interaction
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