Motivating Non-English Department Learners to Study English through Social Media

Riyatno, Riyatno (2017) Motivating Non-English Department Learners to Study English through Social Media. In: The 1st International Conference on English Language, Linguistics, and Literature (ICELLL 2017) “Digital Literacy As A Means of Publication”. IAIN Surakarta, Surakarta, pp. 86-100. ISBN 2581-1940

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Abstract

Development of communication technology makes both English learners and teachers easy to study and to teach. Both of them are flexible to handle teaching and learning English because it can be done not only in the class but also outside the class. The questionnaire is given to know learners‘ motivation to learn English. Then, the assignment to support learning English in the class is given through social media i.e., telegram and WhatsApp. The result of learning English is good since the English learners can maximize their opportunity to develop their English. They are able to do some activities outside the class using social media agreed by both the teacher and the learners. Learning English becomes interesting and enjoyable. Using social media helps their motivation to learn English since they cannot escape from their gadget. Their gadget becomes one of learning sources that finally makes them motivated. Keywords: Motivating, Non-English Department Learners, Studying English, Social Media.

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