Exploring The Benefits of Social Media Video Platforms for Learning Speaking Skills at SMP 34 Medan: Penelitian

Khairunnisa Harahap; Wariyati; Irpan Apandi Batubara; Rini Fadhillah Putri

doi:10.31004/jerkin.v4i1.2335

Authors

Khairunnisa Harahap Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah
Wariyati Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah
Irpan Apandi Batubara Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah
Rini Fadhillah Putri Universitas Muslim Nusantara Al-Washliyah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/jerkin.v4i1.2335

Keywords:

Benefits Social Media, Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok, Speaking English

Abstract

This study aims to explore how the benefits of social media platforms such as Youtube ,Instagram ,and Tiktok to help junior high school students learn their English speaking skils .The method used in this study is a qualitative approach through semi-structured interviews with 10 students from high school level. The respondets were selected purposively by considering their experience in using social media as a means of learning English, especially speaking skilss. The results show that Youtube helps students imitate the pronunciation of native speakers, Instagram helps add new vocabulary, and Tiktok makes students more confident in speaking through short videos. All of these of these platforms make students more enthusiastic about learning and practicing speaking English in a fun way.

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