Learner Perceptions in Using Social Media in Learning Writing

Abstract

This research examines how English as a foreign language (EFL) students see social media for learning English, focusing on writing, intrinsic motivation, and self-directed study. Sixty students participated in the quantitative study by filling out a Likert-scale questionnaire. According to the results, most students think social media may help them learn a new language. Perceived benefits include enhanced writing abilities, increased drive, and the encouragement of independent study. Many who took the survey even saw social media as a possible substitute for more conventional forms of education. When it came to motivation and autonomous learning, there was the most significant degree of agreement. Some still think social media material is not rigorous enough for academic writing classes. A few pupils also brought up problems with digital literacy and a lack of contact with native speakers. Despite the promising future of social media in English as a foreign language (EFL) education, the study stresses the need for careful integration to supplement more traditional forms of instruction.