Facebook as a Language Learning Environment: A Descriptive Study on ESL Learners’ Perceptions
Journal Title: University of Chitral Journal of Linguistics & Literature - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Social networking site like Facebook has been used as a modern source of communication and interaction. It also has the potential to be an effective academic too. This paper aims to present a comprehensive picture of what has already been discovered regarding Facebook as a language learning environment and it further tends to investigate ESL learners’ perceptions of Facebook as a language learning environment in the Pakistani context particularly in Sindh. The sample who participated in this research were 100 higher secondary students studying in IBA-Public School Sukkur. The findings of this study revealed that ESL learners in Sindh believe Facebook as a language learning environment helps to enhance language skills including reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. Altogether students showed positive perceptions regarding this learning model. So, in light of the findings, it is recommended for the Teachers teaching English as a second language in Sindh, Pakistan should plan their lessons that involve Facebook as a language learning platform.
Authors and Affiliations
Aakash Kumar (MPhil Scholar), Sukkur IBA University, Airport Road Sukkur #65200 Pakistan Dr. Hassan Syed Assistant Professor at Sukkur IBA University, Airport Road Sukkur #65200 Pakistan
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