Students’ Perception in Enhancing Vocabulary through Video-Sharing Social Media Platform: Tiktok

Berna Detha Venessa Amelia

Abstract

This study aims to explore and describe students' perceptions of using TikTok to improve vocabulary mastery. The participants in this study were junior high and high school students who actively used TikTok to learn English. A total of 35 students participated by filling out questionnaires, and several were interviewed. The researcher employed a purposive sampling technique to select participants. This research used a qualitative case study method, collecting data through questionnaires, interviews, and vocabulary tests. The results indicate that students positively perceive using TikTok for vocabulary learning. They found it enjoyable, easy to access, and engaging, which motivated them to learn more new vocabulary. TikTok also helps students to discover new vocabulary informally and causally, but there are challenges such as difficulty understanding certain accents and occasional technical issues like app lagging. Despite these challenges, TikTok was a valuable supplementary tool for vocabulary learning, contributing to students’ overall language development.

Keywords

Keywords: Tiktok; Students; Perception; Vocabulary; Video-Sharing.

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