Journal of English Development
Vol. 4 No. 02 (2024): Journal of English Development

How Social Media Improves Students' Speaking Performance: Exploring Self-Regulated English Learning Platform on YouTube.: English

Devita wahdani (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Bambang Panca Syahputra (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Jun 2024

Abstract

study aims to investigate students' perceptions of YouTube on their speaking performance. The survey was used as a r This esearch methodology and qualitative approach to conduct a comprehensive and detailed investigation regarding the use of social media in students' speaking processes. This research involved 20 students registered in the English education study program at Muhammadiyah University, North Sumatra. The survey was designed using Google forms and then distributed via WhatsApp groups. Observable behavior and written or verbal statements from individuals provide descriptive data (Moleong, 2004). The themes raised are how speaking skills improve after using social media, preferences for social media for learning to speak, advantages and disadvantages of using social media for learning to speak. Research findings can be concluded from research findings on how students view the use of YouTube in speaking sessions. In the opinion of some students, networking is the main issue in using YouTube for academic purposes. Students can improve their speaking skills, especially those related to vocabulary and pronunciation, by watching YouTube.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jed

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Journal of English Development invites submissions of previously unpublished articles that address English language-related issues within Linguistics, applied linguistics, applied teaching, English as first, second and foreign language, language design and development, language testing and ...