Impact of social media in enhancing vocabulary and English Language Acquisition – A Study

Abstract

Social media is a commonly employed method of communication that is pervasive among individuals across many age cohorts. Educational institutions have included social media platforms into their instructional practices to not only facilitate communication, but also to distribute new knowledge and promote active interaction with students. The growing utilization of social media in recent times has prompted a controversial discourse regarding its effectiveness as a pedagogical instrument. The objective of this study is to examine the influence of social media on the acquisition of English vocabulary among student populations. The main aim of this research is to examine the influence of social media on individuals' inclination towards developing competency in language acquisition. Furthermore, this study investigates the influence of these platforms on the process of language acquisition, encompassing both positive and negative consequences. The data and replies for this study were obtained by the presentation of a questionnaire. The questionnaire data was subjected to quantitative analysis. The findings of the research suggest that social media platforms have a significant role in stimulating interest in the acquisition of language among persons engaged in the study of English.