The Role of Social Media in Learning English as a Second Language: A Study Based on the Students of National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority (NAITA), Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 162-166
Author(s):  
Abdul Halik A.F ◽  
Rafeena H.M
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Industrial Training ◽  
Learning English

Learning English as a Second Language through Social Media: Saudi Arabian Tertiary Context

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Ali Al Mubarak
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Saudi Arabian ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Saudi Arabian Students ◽  
Learning English

This paper aims to identify the role of social media in learning English as a second language among Saudi Arabian students. Four year students majoring B A in English at Al Ardh college of Science and Arts for girls in Jazan University were identified as the participants of this study. The instrument of this study is a comprehensive questionnaire, which is constructed in order to explore the students’ perceptions and attitudes on using social media for English language learning. It is found that majority of the participants use social media to enhance their communication skills. Moreover, the result revealed that collaborative learning that are embedded in a social media may help improve learning activities which in turn leads to the success of learning English as a second language. Apart from that, some of the problems encountered when using social media and combined group work in the learning and teaching of English as a second language at Tertiary level are also highlighted. Most importantly, the students agreed that social media has by and large affected in their English language learning skills. 

scholarly journals The Role Motivation to Overcome Fossilization in Pandemic Era

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Asmul Hayati
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Second Language ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Students ◽  
Learning English ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Fossilization became a hot topic following Selinker's (1984) prediction that 95% of second language students would never gain native-like control of the chosen language. Although the exact causes are unknown, numerous experts have suggested that a lack of drive could be one of them. This study aims to know the role of motivation to overcome fossilization at SMAN 2 Tapung. The researcher believes that motivation has a big role to overcome fossilization in learning English as a foreign language. This study used descriptive qualitative research. The data were collected by using an open-ended questionnaire. Meanwhile, there are two participants in this research. The result showed that, students still have some difficulties in learning English and motivation also has a big role to overcome fossilization.

scholarly journals The Effective Role of Learners’ Self-Assessment Tasks in Enhancing Learning English as a Second Language

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fawaz Ali Ahmed Qasem
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Learner Performance ◽  
Assessment Tasks ◽  
English Major ◽  
Effective Role ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Esl Learners ◽  
Learning English

Learners’ Self-assessment is a supportive and learner facilitating task, as a genuine part of the learner-centered approach, and Task-Based Teaching. It highlights the importance of giving freedom to the learners and is impactful on learner performance. This study aimed at exploring the advantages of Learners' Self-Assessment Tasks (LSATs) by B.A. English-major students, University of Bisha. The data collected through a questionnaire and informal interviews with the students who experienced LSATs during their classes. The study indicated that LSATs create awareness and dynamic progress in enhancing the students' learning process. In the data procured, around 75% of participants found LSATs helpful for improving their English skills. It strengthens the factors related to a learner's skills, motivation, and engagement in the development of learning English as a Second Language (ESL). Learners were also able to achieve and receive constructive and indirect feedback. The results showed that LSATs fosters the students' autonomy in learning ESL. Few significant shortcomings of LSATs highlight that quite a few students' were hesitant to get involved and engage themselves in specific self-assessment tasks and activities; lack of the desired proficiency in ESL is and could be one of the few important reasons. Productive and successful self-assessment tasks can be aimed at following requisite guidelines, which this study shows and explores. For instance, teachers need to design LSATs well-tailored to the student proficiency and level of knowledge. The study concludes by giving suggestions and recommendations for further studies in this domain.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Using Internet in TEFL Learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 1114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amel Jassim Khalaf
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Interactive Methods ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Learning English

This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of internet in learning English through testing TEFL courses outcomes. The main data was collected by both an interview with the TEFL tutors and a questionnaire with the students taking TEFL courses in Kuwait. The sample of this study included 5 TEFL trainers and 150 students in Kuwait. The questionnaire and interview contained four main sections (advantages of using the internet, disadvantages of using the internet, most effective internet-related tools that are used in TEFL courses and the recommendations that can be followed to enhance the quality of the internet in TEFL courses). The results revealed that using internet has a positive impact on the effectiveness of learning English and TEFL courses, it also showed that the speed, availability, affordability, easiness and other factors are some of the advantages of the internet. However, cheating, lack of communication, technical problems and unreliable information are some of the disadvantages of using the internet. Moreover, this study concluded that YouTube is the most effective internet tool that is used to teach TEFL and EduBuncee is the weakest one. This study recommended improving the role of social media in TEFL courses by creating more interactive methods.

scholarly journals Understanding the role of social media among young adults in Western Province, Sri Lanka; Key Findings from Webinar

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 055-062
Author(s):  
Fahim Aslam
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Western Province ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Media Applications

Since the establishment of internet social media usage is widespread among young adults globally. These platforms provide the youth with an opportunity to discuss trending issues without a language barrier. By the time youth reach adolescence majority of them are already immersed into the world of technology and social media. Although social media has become an integral of part of young teens/adults lives it has its own challenges as well. In this article, we look into the challenges and implications of using social media in the 21st century where the study focused on the Western Province of Sri Lanka which is the commercial capital of the country. This study was based on the responses obtained by 81 participants through a webinar where young adults (18-30 years) were the target audience for this study. Using descriptive analysis this study was able to show that majority of the participants on average use 3-4 social media applications on a daily basis with Facebook and WhatsApp being the most popular and LinkedIn being the least popular. One of the main observations we identified in this study was that youth identified that social media has been affecting their physical activities and affects the overall academic performances. On this basis, this study was able to conclude that youth are aware of the risks and challenges imposed by social media platforms, however further studies with a wider geographical representation and sample size is required to prove this.

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