Exploring EFL students’ strategies in learning pronunciation using tiktok

Lefiana, Sinta (2025) Exploring EFL students’ strategies in learning pronunciation using tiktok. Undergraduate Thesis thesis, UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan.

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Abstract

This study explores the strategies used by EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students to enhance their pronunciation skills through TikTok, a popular social media platform. Pronunciation is a key element in language learning, yet many EFL learners struggle with accurate pronunciation due to limited exposure to native speakers and lack of practice. TikTok offers interactive features, such as duets and tutorials, that allow students to mimic native pronunciation, engage in repetitive practice, and learn in an informal environment. This qualitative case study involved five Grade 11 students from a high school in Comal, Pemalang, Central Java, Indonesia, who actively used TikTok for self-directed learning. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and content analysis of students’ TikTok activities. The findings revealed that students employed a variety of strategies aligned with Oxford’s taxonomy of language learning strategies, including memory, cognitive, compensation, and metacognitive strategies. TikTok fostered self-regulated learning, increased motivation, and reduced speaking anxiety. The study contributes theoretical and practical insights into the role of social media in language education and suggests that platforms like TikTok can be integrated into instructional practices to support pronunciation learning in innovative and engaging ways.

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