Utilizing English Tiktok as a Media in Learning English Vocabulary: University Students’ Perspective
Keywords:
TikTok, English vocabulary, University students perspective
Abstract
This research determined the university students’ perspective on utilizing TikTok in learning English vocabulary. The purpose of this research is: (1). What are college students' thoughts on learning English vocabulary through TikTok? (2). What are the advantages of the TikTok application? (3). What are the disadvantages of the TikTok application? (4). How does the TikTok application help you to learn English vocabulary? This study is qualitative and descriptive and employed a survey method by giving an online questionnaire on Google Forms to university students. The questionnaire is distributed to students in Bandung, Jakarta, and Lampung universities. The subject of this research is university students who are taking English classes. Of the 76 respondents who filled out the questionnaire, 50% were from a private university and 50% were also from a state university. The findings of this research show that utilizing TikTok in learning English vocabulary for university students helps them expand their English vocabulary. The students show positive feedback about utilizing TikTok in learning English vocabulary.
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Katemba, C., & Sinuhaji, G. (2021). Can ESA Method Through Quizizz Games Enhance Vocabulary Knowledge? International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL), Vol. 11 no. 3. DOI: 10.4018/IJGBL.2021070102
Katemba, C., V. (2019), Students’ Vocabulary Enhancement at Grade 10: A Comparative Study Using CALL & MALL in Indonesia. CALL-EJ, 20(1),87-114.
Kusuma Wardani. (2022). Junior high school students' perception toward English videos on TikTok to improve their vocabulary mastery. Jurnal Penelitian,Pendidikan, dan Pembelajaran, University
Ling, W. (2015). Finding Function in Form: Compositional Character Models for Open Vocabulary Word Representation. Conference Proceedings - EMNLP 2015: Conference on Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing, 1520–30.
Miller, J. B. (2023). The Importance of Vocabulary. JCFS Chicago. https://www.jcfs.org/blog/importance vocabulary#:~:text=A%20robust%20vocabulary%20improves%20all,ability%20to%20learn%20to%20read
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Pratiwi, A. E., Ufairah, N. N., & Sopiah, R. S. (2021). Utilizing TikTok Application as Media for Learning English Pronounciation. iConnects 2021: International Conference on Education of Suryakancana, page 372-382.
Rahmawati, Y., & Anwar, K. (2022). The Use of TikTok Application: The Impact on Students’ Vocabulary and Attitude. PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) Vol. 5, No. 3, May 2022.
Sadiku, L. M. (2015). The Importance of Four Skills Reading, Speaking, Writing, Listening in a Lesson Hour. European Journal of Language and Literature Studies.
Taebenu, S. F., & Katemba, C. V. (2021). Vocabulary Enhancement Through Memrise and Google Classroom. Journal of Linguistics Literature and Language Teaching, 5(1), 228-241.
Published
2023-03-21
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Jessica Ruth Melvira Simanungkalit, & Katemba, C. V. (2023). Utilizing English Tiktok as a Media in Learning English Vocabulary: University Students’ Perspective . Eduvelop: Journal of English Education and Development , 6(2), 137-150. https://doi.org/10.31605/eduvelop.v6i2.2331
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