The Use of Social Media in Improving English Language Skills Among XI Grades Students of a Senior High School
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Social media, English language learning, vocabulary.Abstract
This study aims to identify and analyze the perception of grade XI students of MAN Kota Sorong regarding the use of social media as a tool to improve English language skills, especially in expanding vocabulary. This study used descriptive quantitative method with questionnaire as the main instrument. The research sample consisted of 15 students who were active in the English club (ELICE). The results showed that the majority of students use social media such as Instagram and TikTok to learn English, with 100% of students following English accounts. Most students (86.7%) felt that social media was very helpful or quite helpful in improving their English, especially in reading and listening skills. In addition, 80% of students reported increased confidence in using English after frequent exposure to English content on social media. This study concludes that social media plays an important role in English learning outside the classroom and can be used as an effective support tool to improve language skills, especially in terms of expanding vocabulary and building confidence in English
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