THE USE OF YOUTUBE VIDEOS IN LEARNING ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS AT TERTIARY LEVEL IN BANGLADESH
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YouTube videos are immensely used for English language learning at tertiary level both by the language learners and teachers in Bangladesh. Incorporation of new media tool like YouTube has inspired learners and teachers to make English language teaching-learning more fruitful. The aim of the current study is to investigate the use of YouTube in enhancing learners’ English language proficiency. Qualitative research method is used in the study. Data was collected through six Focus Group Discussions with 30 students from tertiary level. Each FGD consisted of five informants from tertiary level. The collected data was analysed through coding and presenting the emerged broad themes under key headings. The result of the study shows that students of tertiary level find YouTube as a motivating medium through which they are able to enhance their speech delivery, pronunciation, intonation, grammatical skills, listening skills, and elucidate personal language problems. However, the study also indicates that the language learning videos accessible in YouTube sometimes comprise of culturally unsuited dress-up and attitude of the speaker which give the learners cultural shock. The study recommends learners and teachers choose culturally appropriate language learning videos for active and fruitful learning.
