Investigating EFL Learners’ Perspectives on Using Instagram Reels in their Language Learning Case Study: First Year LMD Students of English At Mohamed Boudiaf Univesity-M’sila
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2023-06
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université mohamed boudiaf .m'sila
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Technological advancements have revolutionized the way we access and interact with information on social media platforms. Additionally, with the progress of social media platforms, such as Instagram, new opportunities for English language learning have emerged. One popular feature on Instagram, known as “Reels,” has gained attention among EFL learners as an innovative tool for language learning. The aim of the study is to investigate EFL learners’ perceptions on using Instagram Reels in their language learning. Moreover, it focuses on checking the effectiveness of Instagram Reels on enhancing their English language proficiency. It verifies the influence of Instagram Reels on encouraging EFL learners improving their knowledge, vocabulary, and understanding of different cultural contexts. This descriptive study targets 30 students as a sample. It was conducted quantitatively. It employed a questionnaire that was used as a data collection tool. The questionnaire was administered to first year LMD students at the department of English at M’sila University. The findings revealed that EFL learners have positive perceptions towards the use of Instagram Reels on enhancing their English language learning. Participants expressed enthusiasm for the audio visual and interactive nature of Instagram Reels, which made language learning more engaging and enjoyable. The majority agreed that Instagram Reels provided them with exposure to English content and helped them to improve their language proficiency. Instagram Reels could be integrated in an interesting way for EFL learners to demonstrate their confidence and ease in using the English language further from pedagogical constraints. Furthermore, based on the findings, it is recommended that EFL educators integrate Instagram Reels into their teaching practices by choosing a suitable educational content to their learners, moreover to guide learners in critically evaluating the reliability of the content they encounter on Instagram Reels.
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Key Terms: Instagram Reels, Language Learning, EFL Learners