Register : Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning of FBS UNIMED
Vol 12, No 1 (2023)

Highs School Students Perspective on Using Tiktok for Learning English Vocabulary

Wenny Catrin Tiara Sirait (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Mahmud Layan Hutasuhut (Universitas Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2023

Abstract

This study aims to answer the questions mentioned in the problems of the study, listed as follows: To formulate students’ perspectives of using TikTok as a means for learning English vocabulary, and to discover a significant difference on the perception of students both who use and who do not use TikTok when learning English vocabulary.The researcher used a mixed methods research design in order to to know the students' perspectives in year X at SMA Swasta Imelda Medan by sharing questionnaires and conducting interviews. The findings showed that the vast majority of students concurred with the statement that they interested to learn further English vocabulary via the TikTok application because the media is very user-friendly. They were able to imitate how words were pronounced in an accurate and satisfactory manner. The researcher concluded that using TikTok significantly impacts the students after considering the results and the discussion.. As a result, the method of increasing vocabulary in the tenth grade at SMA Swasta Imelda Medan could involve using the TikTok application.Keywords: Students’ Perspective, English Vocabulary, TikTok

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Journal Info

Abbrev

eltu

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

REGISTER Journal is a quarterly publication presenting articles on English Language Teaching. The contents include analysis, studies, application of theories, research reports, materials development and ...