The impact of the use social media on EFL student

  • Nanda Amelia Setia Budhi Rangkasbitung University
  • Habib Cahyono Setia Budhi Rangkasbitung University
  • Obay Jambari Setia Budhi Rangkasbitung University
  • Samsu Bahri Setia Budhi Rangkasbitung University
Keywords: EFL student, Speaking skill, TikTok

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of using social media Tiktok on EFL students. The subjects in this study are class XII students of SMKN 1 Rangkasbitung in the 2023 academic year that consists of 30 students. This research uses a quantitative approach as a research design. The instrument used is a questionnaire. Google Docs and WhatsApp messages with Google Docs attachments were used by researchers to disseminate questionnaires to the sample. This study uses an interval scale and data collection uses a questionnaire with a Likert scale type. The final results of the questionnaire which consists of 27 questions resulted in an overall score of 70.80% and were categorized as Agree. Tiktok can be a useful tool for learning to speak English, especially for EFL students who have limited partners to practice, lack of confidence, and a comfortable environment.

Published
2024-04-01