The Impact of Social Media on English Language Learning

This project explores how social media platforms—such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram—affect students’ English language skills. It finds that social media serves as an accessible, low-pressure environment to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Learners gain exposure to everyday vocabulary, grammar, and real-world usage, while also building confidence to communicate. At the same time, it also notes challenges like informal spelling, grammar shortcuts, and exposure to incorrect language models. Overall, when used mindfully, social media is a powerful tool to support and accelerate English learning.