The Usage of Social Networking Sites in Language Learning
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https://doi.org/10.69760/aghel.0250020016Keywords:
Instagram, cultural exposure, language learning, SNSAbstract
This study investigates the role of social networking sites (SNSs) in enhancing language learning, with a focus on how platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube contribute to learners' linguistic competence and engagement. Drawing on a combination of literature review and survey data from language learners, the study reveals that SNSs facilitate informal language practice, promote communicative competence, and foster intercultural exchange. The findings suggest that SNSs support both receptive and productive language skills by providing authentic contexts for interaction, peer feedback, and content exposure. However, challenges such as distraction, information overload, and unequal access to technology persist. The study concludes with recommendations for integrating SNSs into formal language instruction to maximize their pedagogical potential.
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