A Survey of Using YouTube as Supplementary Material with University English Language Learners in Vietnam: A Replication Study

Abstract

There is a growing body of international literature that has shown positive student perceptions of using YouTube as a source of supplementary teaching and learning material. The literature further shows that YouTube use in Vietnamese educational settings is growing. However, empirical investigations in this region are lacking. As such, the question arises whether international studies’ results may be generalizable to this context. However, no replication studies have been undertaken to explore this. This mixed-methods external approximate replication of the seminal work in this field (Kelsen, 2009) was conducted to address this gap. The triangulated results (descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, qualitative interpretation) demonstrated that the current study showed markedly more positive perceptions than the initial study. Following this, it is suggested that, while the initial study is historically important, generalizability may not be transferable to the current Vietnamese context. It is further suggested the current study’s results are employed as a reference for this context and a starting point for future investigations and discussions. The results’ relevancy to the broader Asian context and suggestions for further study are also discussed.

The Use of YouTube as a Supplementary Resource in Students' Speaking Skills

“…This demonstrates that using YouTube as a supplementary learning resource may correlate with a person's understanding of English, particularly speaking skills. This finding is in line with the results of previous studies, e.g., Alkathiri (2019), Huy et al (2021) related to the potential of YouTube to improve speaking skills.…”

“…According to the findings of a study, using YouTube content improved students' speaking skills in three areas: fluency, accuracy, and overall performance (Machili et al, 2019). Alkathiri, Arroyyani, Huy, Mohammadian, Saed, and Shahi reported similar findings regarding the effectiveness of YouTube videos in improving students' speaking abilities (Alkathiri, 2019;Arroyyani, 2018;Huy et al, 2021;Mohammadian et al, 2018) The use of YouTube in improving students' speaking performance was investigated. It was discovered that YouTube could improve students' speaking skills (Alwehaibi, 2015).…”

“…YouTube has a wealth of helpful content for teaching English. Students are stimulated, and their fears about learning a second language are reduced when interacting in a fun experience (Huy et al, 2021). This method provides an excellent opportunity for teachers to assist their students in excelling and progressing.…”

Utilizing YouTube to Enhance English Speaking Skill: EFL Tertiary Students’ Practices and Perceptions

“…As these studies demonstrated the benefits of using YouTube in searching for new knowledge, it also made students more eager to learn. Overall, YouTube benefits students' language learning (Huy, Baker & Tran, 2021)…”

Using Youtube as a Learning Medium for Efl Students to Enhance Listening and Speaking Skills

“…The findings of this study are likely valuable since they can provide teachers and administrators with a practical and theoretical understanding of undergraduate EFL learners' perceptions of using YouTube as a supplementary resource for language acquisition. The respondents in this survey ranged in age and major (Huy et al, 2021). They were, however, mostly female and spoke English at the beginner to intermediate level.…”