THE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF USING INSTAGRAM IN PRACTICE ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

Luthfia Zulfa; Hanna Fakhriyah; Akhmad Farhan; Halimah Cahya

doi:10.24235/eltecho.v9i2.25676

THE STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF USING INSTAGRAM IN PRACTICE ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

Luthfia Zulfa^(1*), Hanna Fakhriyah⁽²⁾, Akhmad Farhan⁽³⁾, Halimah Cahya⁽⁴⁾,

(1) UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
(2) UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
(3) UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
(4) UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

Social media has become an integral part of students’ daily lives and is increasingly utilized as a learning resource in English language education. Instagram, in particular, offers abundant pronunciation-related content that may support students in learning English pronunciation. However, despite its popularity among students, it remains unclear how they perceive the use of Instagram for pronunciation practice and what benefits and challenges they experience while using the platform. Furthermore, limited research has explored students’ perceptions and experiences regarding the use of Instagram for pronunciation practice. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate students’ perceptions of using Instagram in practicing English pronunciation and to explore the benefits and challenges associated with its use. A quantitative survey design was employed involving 51 participants. Data were collected through a questionnaire covering four aspects: perspectives, experiences, technology effects on language learning, and challenges in using Instagram for pronunciation practice. The findings revealed that most participants had experience using Instagram for pronunciation learning and generally held positive perceptions toward the platform. Students viewed Instagram as a useful, flexible, and accessible medium for learning pronunciation. They reported several benefits, including increased exposure to authentic English content, greater motivation to learn, improved confidence, and opportunities for independent pronunciation practice. Nevertheless, several challenges were identified, such as distractions from non-educational content, confusion caused by the variety of English accents, and difficulties in identifying reliable pronunciation resources. These findings suggest that Instagram can support autonomous pronunciation learning and enhance students’ engagement when used appropriately and purposefully. Overall, the study suggests that Instagram can serve as a valuable supplementary tool for English pronunciation learning when used appropriately and purposefully.

Keywords

students’ perceptions Instagram, English pronunciation social media language learning.

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DOI: 10.24235/eltecho.v9i2.25676