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Journal : Transform : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning

The Impact of TikTok Usage on English Language Acquisition Among Adolescent Students in HKBP Siantar Timur Sihombing, Marino; Damanik, Bernieke
TRANSFORM: Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): March, 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24114/tj.v14i1.67334

Abstract

This comprehensive study investigates the multifaceted impact of TikTok usage on English language acquisition among adolescent students in HKBP Siantar Timur. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research delves deep into how TikTok influences various aspects of language learning, including vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, speaking skills, and cultural awareness. The study surveyed 21 teenagers aged 15-17, meticulously analyzing their TikTok usage patterns, language preferences, learning strategies, and perceived impacts on English proficiency. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted with a subset of participants to gain richer insights into their experiences and perceptions. Results indicate that while TikTok offers engaging and diverse content for language learning, students face significant challenges such as distraction, content reliability, and the need for critical digital literacy skills. The study reveals complex relationships between TikTok usage frequency, content types, and perceived language improvements. Notably, students who actively engaged with educational content and international users reported higher perceived gains in language skills. This research provides nuanced insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers on leveraging social media platforms for language education in the digital age. It highlights the need for structured guidance, curated content, and the development of digital literacy skills to maximize the potential of platforms like TikTok in formal and informal language learning contexts.
Co-Authors Agnes prianti Anayati, Wan Angelina Sinabutar Arta Jesika Rajagukguk Banjarnahor, Stevani M Bhets Dewani Sipayung Bobby Pramjit Singh Dhillon Budiarti, Rika Butar Butar, Sry Tama Casandra Dealova Sitopu Christian Neni Purba Cindy Debora Manurung Cinta Yulistra Tindaon Damanik, Jerico Damanik, Jerico Devaly Damanik, Olivia DAULAT NATHANAEL BANJARNAHOR Dhillon, Bobby Pramjit Singh Duma Grace Simanjuntak Duma Simanjuntak Eksaulina Simanjuntak Elina Rosa Sihotang Elisabeth Dwi Clara Erick, Erick Saut Maruli Sihombing Esra Delima Hutabarat Eva Febyana Sirait Febri Yanti Firinta Togatorop Harahap, Raysha Zahra Harefa, Tri Putri Henni Natalina Sijabat Hutabarat, Esra Delima Hutapea, Dewi Kristina Imeliana Saragih Inggrid Yossi Anna Sianipar Jerico Devaly Damanik Jeyola Josevine Pangaribuan Joice Siadari Juliana Tifani Junita Siska Nauli Saragih Kesmi Veronika Simanjuntak Kristin Permata Sari Manalu Kristina Natalia Sidauruk Leonita Maria E Manihuruk Leony Elisabeth S Lingga, Dewi Purnama Sari Lumban Tungkup, Miranda Kristin Lumbanraja, Theodora Evita Bella M. Yogi Riyantama Isjoni Malau, Ester Abigail Malau, Sara Stefani Manurung, Sara Dince Marbun, Rimtahi Bahtra Valentua Marbun, Yanty Maria Rosmauli Maria Anjelita Hutauruk Masta Magdalena Melvin M. Simanjuntak Mita Syah Putri Silalahi Monika Sinaga Moria Afriani Stefani Silaban Mutiara Angelica Sinaga Nadya Y.P.Parhusip Naomi Arta Tambunan Napitupulu, Yuni Enjelina Ningrum, Dinda widya Widya Nita Utami Sinurat Nurwijayanti Octania Romaito Rajagukguk Pardede, Dwi Angeli Pardede, Gabriella Purba, Christian Neni Purba, Elan Nuroctavia Purba, Rahel Sastri Purba, Ridwin Purba, Rudiarman Rahmawati, Rahmawati Rentina Flora Indah Ompusunggu Rika Budiarti Riyanti Anjelina Sinaga Rumapea, Grace Hanna Sabrina, Isabel Selmiola Sagala, Sepriyana Samongilailai, Heltri Firdayati Samosir, Deswita Fitriani Sanggam Siahaan Santun Saniora Tamba Saragih, Ria Angelina Saragih, Sanju Febrio Saragih, Tias Bastian Sebayang, Santa Nananda Selina Grace Kaizura Simbolon Selviana Napitulu Siahaan, Indah Peronika Siahaan, Mungkap Sianipar, Herlina Hotmadinar Sianipar, Inggrid Yossi Anna Sianturi, Bella Sonia Sianturi, Erika Sianturi, Juni Sari Sianturi, Oktavianti Sihombing, Marino Sihotang, Elina Rosa Sijabat, Intan Cezya Silalahi, Ariel Jonivedi Silalahi, Josua Silalahi, Rachel Silitonga, Sarah Priscilla Simanjuntak, Kesmi Veronika Simanjuntak, Ramindo Rini Sari Simarmata, Pika Marselli Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sinaga, Jonathan Halomoan Sinaga, Miranda Sinaga, Septian Immanuel Sinaga, Yanti Sinaga, Yenni Adelina Sinambela, Chintya A Sintya Margaretta Sinaga Sirait, Tiofanny Elisabet Siregar, Calvyn Sepanya Siregar, Fadlan Hanafi Sitohang, Devita Pingkan Sitorus, Ester Sitorus, Leony Tama, Sry Tampubolon, Diana Dian Sari Tannuary, Arwin Tessaria Simorangkir Thamrin Daulat Dorianus Simanjuntak Tiarma Intan Marpaung Tiarma Marpaung Tifani, Juliana Yanti Kristina Sinaga Yenni Adelina Sinaga Yolanda Jesica Sitanggang