THE The Use of Instagram in Teaching EFL Learners

Diah Setiowati; Mar’atu Solecha; Kurnia Febianti

doi:10.31539/edulia.v4i2.8467

Diah Setiowati pendidikan bahasa Inggris, fakultas keguruan, perguruan tinggi STKIP Muhammadiyyah, Pagar Alam Sumatera Selatan, 31526.
Mar’atu Solecha STKIP Muhammadiyah Pagar Alam
Kurnia Febianti STKIP Muhammadiyah Pagar Alam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31539/edulia.v4i2.8467

Abstract

Instagram is a social media platform that is popular among students, including EFL students. This platform has features that can be used to support English language learning. Such as pictures, videos and interactive features, therefore the use of Instagram in teaching EFL is very helpful in English language learning. Because the features on Instagram can be used to support EFL learning. Such as Images and Videos that can be effective tools for teaching English vocabulary, and grammar, and Reels is a popular short video feature on Instagram. Reels can be used to create interesting and entertaining learning content. Instagram can be used to build a learning community. EFL students can interact with each other and share information and learning experience on Instagram. This can help them to learn more effectively and be motived.

Keywords: Instagram, Writing and Speaking Skills.