Technology influences language in several ways. It allows language forms to spread more widely across regions and gives individuals greater ability to write, speak, read and listen through technologies like the internet, texting and social media. This has led to abbreviations and changes in spelling. Technology also provides more opportunities for authentic English use and increases interaction between students by allowing them to work on activities together and interact with audiences outside the classroom. It provides a variety of learning materials using multimedia and sources from the web to make learning more concrete, meaningful and accommodate different learning styles.