From Scroll to Skill: A Multidisciplinary Exploration of English Language Learning through Social Media Content
Keywords:
Social Media, English Learning, Second Language Acquisition, Learner Preferences, Multidisciplinary StudyAbstract
The emergence of social media platforms is transforming how EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners engage directly with real content, creating new opportunities for second language acquisition beyond the classroom. TikTok and similar platforms have emerged as major venues for socially engaged, entertaining-educative short content that directly links language with technology and communication. The current research explored how students from different backgrounds use social media for English learning and which types of content they find most influential. A descriptive design based on surveys was employed to gather data through questionnaires handed out to a variety of participants in the research context, including students, staff, and other community individuals. The findings indicate that learners interact with English material on social media sites, exhibiting variations in usage and preferences according to the professional affiliations of the learner participants. Learners preferred entertaining-educational videos, interactive language advice, and culturally focused content the most. This research confirms the significance of social media as a multifaceted learning environment since it integrates education, communication, and digital skills. This study contributes to scholarship by offering insights for educators, content creators, and policymakers to create more effective, readily available, and contextually appropriate resources for learning English.References
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