THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17222122Keywords:
English learning, social media, digital environment, language acquisition, communication skills.Abstract
This article examines the impact of social media platforms on English language learning among students. It highlights how platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter contribute to the improvement of vocabulary, listening, and communication skills. While social media provides authentic content and motivation, it also brings challenges such as distraction and the use of informal language.
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