THE ROLE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: BRIDGING CLASSROOM AND CONTEXT
Keywords:
Social networking sites, L2 acquisition, Authentic input, Communicative competence, Interaction hypothesis, Learner autonomy, Digital literacy.Abstract
In this paper, the pedagogical relevance of incorporating Social Networking Sites (SNS) in Second Language (L2) learning will be reviewed in detail. By understanding prominent sites such as Instagram, X, or TikTok not merely as sources of diversion but as social communication forums in reality, this analysis seeks to ensure that SNS can complement the process of second language acquisition in remarkable ways. These forums comprise easily accessible real-life input, encourage unplanned interactions, and ensure that the affective filter is overcome by most second language learners with increased ease. The integration of SNS in second language teaching and acquisition helps in the development of important skills such as pragmatic competence.
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