EFL Students' Perspectives on The Use of Youtube in Learning English

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research is to explore EFL students' perspectives on the use of YouTube in English language learning. This researcher uses a qualitative descriptive method with a phenomenological approach because it helps researchers analyze and interpret students' perceptions in depth. This research involved nine participants in class XI of Satya Wacana Christian High School, Salatiga City. In collecting data, researchers used in-depth semi-structured interviews and analyzed the data using data analysis in qualitative descriptive research. The findings show that using YouTube to learn English might improve students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. YouTube is for learning English and has the potential to hone four basic English skills. The results of this research can help teachers gain knowledge to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in learning English using YouTube.