Students’ Perception on Using Tiktok Application as An English Learning Tool

Abstract

Social media have revolutionized human interaction and communication. The use of social media in educational settings is having a notable influence, and online and blended learning are gaining popularity. In order to motivate students to learn, it is necessary to experiment with new ways of applying learning media that are both interactive and effective. The widespread availability of mobile devices has presented a number of social media programmes with incredible opportunities to play major roles in current society. Consequently, the objective of this research is to investigate how students perceive the TikTok application as a tool for English language learning. This study included the participation of ten secondary school students from Malaysia who attended an urban school in one of the country's states. The perceptions of the students were gathered through a semi-structured interview. According to the findings of this research, the vast majority of respondents were able to access TikTok and regarded the platform as an effective tool for learning English as a Second Language. It has been discovered that introducing TikTok into a classroom setting removes any obstacles that stand in the way of learning and makes the whole learning experience more enjoyable.