Short Form Content and English Vocabulary Learning

Abstract

This thesis delves into the correlation between social media use (short form content, specifically) and language learning. Employing theory about how language is acquired, how social media affects the everyday lives of its users and the pedagogical implications of both. It contains research conducted with the help of high school students, focusing on their attitudes and experiences with both social media and language learning. The results reinforce the consensus of researchers and provides implications about how teachers can utilize and adapt to the changing times.