e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society)
Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025)

EXPLORING EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF TIKTOK FOR ENGLISH LEARNING

Moh. Hidayat (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu)
Sari Wulandari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu)
Ismail Manangkari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study explored fourth-semester students’ perceptions of TikTok for English learning in the English Education Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Palu. Ten students completed a 15-item questionnaire, and three participated in semi-structured interviews. Questionnaire responses were summarized using frequencies and percentages, while interview data were organized thematically. The findings indicate a generally favorable but conditional perception. Eighty percent of respondents reported using TikTok for learning when they found relevant content, 80% considered English-learning content very easy to find, and all respondents regarded the search feature as helpful. Students valued short audiovisual videos and interactive functions, but reported difficulty filtering content, distraction, advertisements, unstable internet access, and inconsistent creator responses. The study suggests that TikTok may serve as a supplementary resource when students use it purposefully and critically. Because the sample was small and the data were based on perceptions, the findings do not demonstrate improved English proficiency.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

elts

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

e-Journal of ELTS (English Language Teaching Society) is an electronic open-access journal that aims to publish the latest research results in the area of English education from academicians, professionals, and other practitioners at all levels of English education. The journal coverage includes the ...