Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Educational Sciences

Indonesian Efl Learners’ English Language Learning and use in Social Media: A Case Study

Ilmita, Arnisa Nur (Unknown)
Setyaningsih, Endang (Unknown)
Putra, Kristian Adi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Mar 2025

Abstract

In 2022, Instagram became Indonesia's second most popular social media platform. The most significant portion of users, around 31 percent, were youth in the 18 to 24 age range. This study aims to examine EFL learners' language learning practices on Instagram and characterize the utilization of English on various sides of social media activities on Instagram among youth Indonesians. A qualitative analysis used a case study method, to explore the intricate dynamics of language self-learning on Instagram. Answering the first research questions, the findings show the use of Instagram to study English conducted through several activities, including following English learning accounts, joining the broadcast channel of the English learning community, and watching English learning content on FYP “For You Page.” Furthermore, in answering the second research question, the findings show that using English on Instagram can be done through several activities, including creating English-related content, writing English as a caption, and engaging in English interactions. The study contributes to understanding how EFL learners' online informal language learning adapts to social media like Instagram.

Copyrights © 2025






Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...