Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 11, No 3 (2026)

EFL Learners’ Perceptions of Social Interaction on X (Twitter) for Second Language Acquisition

Olivia Pratnya Paramita (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Ummi Nur Laila Sulistyani (Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jun 2026

Abstract

Social media allows people to interact with others worldwide without face-to-face communication, creating opportunities for language learning through authentic online interaction. While previous studies have extensively examined language learning through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, limited research has specifically explored how interactions on X (formerly Twitter) contribute to language acquisition, particularly from the perspectives of Indonesian EFL learners. This study aimed to explore Indonesian EFL learners’ perceptions of how Twitter interaction supports their language acquisition. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the study involved 30 university students from different universities in Indonesia. Data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that learners perceived Twitter as a valuable platform for language acquisition. Through interaction on Twitter, learners improved their English proficiency, expanded their vocabulary, enhanced their exposure to authentic language use, and increased their confidence in communicating in English. Furthermore, Twitter features such as real-time interaction, discussion threads, and access to native speakers played significant roles in supporting learning. The study concludes that Twitter interaction facilitates language acquisition by providing meaningful exposure to authentic English communication and opportunities for active engagement with global users.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of English Language and Education (pISSN: 2597-6850 and eISSN: 2502-4132) is a journal that focuses on researching or documenting issues in education, language education, applied linguistics, English education, English language teaching, English Literature, language assessment and ...