Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching
Vol 10, No 1: June 2026 (In Progress)

LEARNING ARABIC QAW‘ID THROUGH INSTAGRAM: A MULTIMEDIA LEARNING PERSPECTIVE

Fayza Maulidia (Univerisitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Maman Abdurahman (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study investigated the use of the Instagram account @arabfaham as a medium for learning Arabic grammar (qawā‘id) from the perspective of the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning. It aimed to examine how multimedia-based content can address learners’ difficulties in understanding qawā‘id, which are often perceived as abstract and theoretical. A descriptive qualitative method was used to analyze the presentation of instructional content and user responses. Data were collected through documentation of selected Instagram Reels focusing on mubtada’ and khabar, as well as online interviews with users. The findings showed that the content was mainly delivered through interactive quizzes combining Arabic text and visual elements, which supported active cognitive processing. User interactions indicated a high level of engagement, particularly through answering questions and participating in discussions in the comment section. Furthermore, the content reflected key principles of multimedia learning, including dual channel, limited capacity, active processing, contiguity, segmenting, and personalization. These studies contributed to the growing body of research on digital language learning by demonstrating that Instagram can serve not only as a content delivery platform but also as an interactive learning environment that enhances learners' understanding and practical application of Arabic grammatical structures.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

languageliteracy

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching is a double blind peer reviewed international journal biannually published by the Faculty of Literature, Islamic University of North Sumatra, Medan, Indonesia. Publication is issued in June and December. Authors are ...