A Review of Recent Research on Social Media Use in Esl Speaking and Listening Development (2018–2025)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The research articles published between 2018 and 2025 on the impact of social media platforms on the growth of speaking and listening abilities in English as a Second Language (ESL) learners are examined in this critical review. Social media's possible contribution to language learning has drawn a lot of academic interest as it has become increasingly important in people's daily lives across the globe. The results of peer-reviewed research from a variety of geographical settings, including Indonesia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Thailand, Hungary, and Uzbekistan, are synthesized in this review. Each of the platforms based on study—YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—offers various possibilities for language development.
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7130539754
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