AN ANALYSIS OF TWITTER AS A MEDIA FOR LEARNINGENGLISH: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Keywords:
Twitter, English Languag, Learning Social Media, Educational ToolsAbstract
The study looks into the problem of how Twitter can be used as a medium for English language learning, especially in improving vocabulary and grammar comprehension for college and university students. The objective of this study is to establish ways of using Twitter as a tool for English language learning and to evaluate the most useful features in the process of learning. This study is using a qualitative approach, where data collecting techniques are done through deep interviews, direct observation, and analysis on Twitter posts. Data came from 10 participants in active use of Twitter for learning English. The findings of the study were that Twitter could help the users enhance their vocabulary and understand grammar through a contextual, interactive approach with the use of educational hashtags, discussion threads, and interactions through likes and retweets. Despite this, information overload and relevance of content are some areas where this study found challenging. The results of this study lead to the conclusion that Twitter is a potentially very effective medium for learning English, but its use has to be selective and judicious. Further research is recommended to explore other factors that influence the effectiveness of Twitter in language learning, such as the type of content and the educational background of users.
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