This research project attempts to seek an analysis of the use of Twitter to acquire English language vocabulary for Foreign Language (EFL) international students who further their tertiary education in Malaysia. This research aims to study the role of Twitter in the vocabulary development of EFL learners at the university level and the perspectives of learners regarding the effectiveness of using Twitter as a language learning tool for vocabulary learning at the university level. Besides that, to validate the responses, this study also analyses the perceptions of EFL educators on the effect of traditional teaching methods and using Twitter in teaching vocabulary. The study used a quantitative research approach. It adopted two sets of questionnaires to collect data. Data and information from this study were obtained through questionnaires in Google Form and the use of SPSS software. The results found that most EFL learners agree that Twitter plays a vital role in the vocabulary development of EFL at the university level. Using Twitter as a language learning tool at the university level effectively promotes their vocabulary learning. It was also revealed that EFL educators prefer to utilize Twitter in teaching vocabulary, which is much more effective than traditional methods. However, a few learners perceived otherwise, stating that they tend to invest too much time in social media. The study concludes with recommendations for future research.
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