Learning English from Bangladeshi Social Media Instructors: A Study among the Secondary Students at United Public School and College, Jamalpur

Nusrat Anamika & Sharif Ahmed

Jan-Feb-Mar

Abstract
Social media has emerged as a significant tool for learning English, offering both opportunities and challenges. The study was carried out to examine how secondary students leveraged social media to improve their English language learning, while also investigating the factors that affect the use of social media among English language learners. The study employed a Mixed-method research design, which means it focused on understanding the experiences and perspectives of the participants and at the same time quantifying attitude of the participants toward social media use for learning English. This approach included a questionnaire survey with the students and a semi-structured interview session with the teacher participants. The findings indicate that social media plays a significant role in helping secondary students learn English. It supports formal learning within the classroom and informal learning outside of it. Students are benefitted by additional resources available on social media that help improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The study also highlights that the teachers believe social media empowers learners by providing access to various teaching techniques and course content, which can enhance their learning outcomes. Overall, the study concludes that social media can significantly support English language learning among secondary students, suggesting that its effective use could enhance educational outcomes in the future.

Keyword: Learning, English language, social media, instructors, trend, motivation

Research Area: ELT

Country: Bangladesh

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