EXPLORING TIKTOK’S IMPACT ON ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS: PERCEPTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Authors

  • NASIHA NASRUDIN Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • NURHAFEZA MOHD AKHIR Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia.
  • MUHAMMAD NASIRUDDIN AZIZ Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v5i5.518

Keywords:

perception, English speaking skills, TikTok, undergraduate students

Abstract

This study aims to identify the perceptions of TikTok as a tool for enhancing English speaking skills among undergraduate students at UiTM Shah Alam. A quantitative research methodology was employed to achieve this objective, involving the distribution of a 24-item questionnaire, measured on a 5-point Likert scale, to 30 undergraduate students at UiTM Shah Alam via Google Form. The questionnaire was divided into five sections to gather responses on the respondents’ demographic profile, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitudes, and behavioural intentions in using TikTok as a tool in learning English. The findings shed light on the potential of TikTok as a language learning tool that offers a fun and engaging way to improve English speaking skills. It also provided deeper insights into the current needs and perceptions of students regarding the use of TikTok as a tool for practicing and improving their English proficiency. By exploring how students engaged with TikTok for language learning, educators gained a better understanding of how to tailor their teaching strategies to meet the evolving preferences and learning habits of their students.

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Published

2024-10-30

How to Cite

NASRUDIN, N., AKHIR, N. M., & AZIZ, M. N. (2024). EXPLORING TIKTOK’S IMPACT ON ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS: PERCEPTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. Quantum Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(5), 382–389. https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v5i5.518

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