The Effects of YouTube in Multimedia Instruction for Vocabulary Learning: Perceptions of EFL Students and Teachers

Abstract

The present study sought to examine the improvement in vocabulary comprehension and retention of Saudi English as foreign language female students at King Abdul Aziz University as a result of integrating YouTube in their reading classes. The study also investigated the perceptions of both students as well as teachers towards the inclusion of YouTube on the development of vocabulary. One hundred female intermediate level students aged between 18-20 years old participated in the study. Students were divided into two groups: an experimental group who watched YouTube during the reading activities and a control group who was not exposed to the videos. Data were collected using pre-tests and post-tests in addition to questionnaires. The findings of the study reveal that the group who viewed the YouTube clips outperformed the group who was not exposed to YouTube videos in the posttest. The results clearly show that YouTube provided statistically significant effects on the students' vocabulary acquisition. The findings of the study indicate that the participants positively viewed the use of YouTube in their lessons. The findings also revealed significant improvement in the students' vocabulary achievement. The implications of the findings are discussed within the context of foreign language learning and teaching.

Students’ Perspectives towards Using Youtube in Improving EFL Learners’ Motivation to Speak

“…At the university level, research has demonstrated that groups who participate in watching Youtube videos to assist them during a reading activity were more likely to receive better scores compared to students who did not participate in the intervention. Vocabulary achievement was a long-term effect associated with this outcome (Kabooha & Elyas, 2018). Another advantage is that Youtube videos could be used to educate students about some of the diversity that appears in English speaking across the world to better prepare them for some of the social situations that they may find themselves in (Jalaluddin, 2016).…”

The Effect of Using YouTube on Developing Elementary Students Vocabulary

“…Therefore, YouTube videos have great potentials in developing and improving vocabulary knowledge for elementary students. This has been supported by several studies including Kabooha and Elyas (2018) who believe that YouTube considered as a useful tool for learning and the students are able to remember new vocabulary in very better way. Furthermore, Balcikanli (2011) reported that YouTube is an effective tool that facilitates students to retain the vocabulary that they learnt in the past without having to get bored.…”

“…Hence, this study is an attempt to explore the significance of using technology especially YouTube on improving the vocabulary learning process of fifth grade students. YouTube has the ability to increase the vocabulary acquisition among learners (Kabooha & Elyas, 2018).…”

The Benefits of Integrating the Learn English Grammar Application into the Saudi EFL Pre-Intermediate Preparatory Year Classroom

“…A number of studies have argued that mobile EFL learning applications can provide learners with authentic learning content. Kabooha and Elyas (2018) found EFL Saudi students and teachers displayed a positive attitude towards the use of YouTube (including the integration of video clips) in reading classes. Furthermore, teachers found it to be a useful tool, due to its ability to provide a variety of authentic materials.…”

“…they were able to send an assignment to their teacher by means of SMS and receive instant feedback. In the Saudi context, Kabooha and Elyas (2018) found that the majority of students stated that using YouTube in the classroom for learning new vocabulary created an engaging and motivating learning atmosphere that improved learning. This could be due to the attachment of the current generation to technology in general, and their smartphones in particular.…”