Exploring the Role of YouTube Lectures, Vlogs, and Videos in Enhancing ESL Learning

Abstract

The present research explores the role of YouTube lectures, vlogs, and videos in enhancing ESL Learning. The mixed approach was used in this study. The study population comprises ESL students of English at schools and colleges. A sample size of 60 participants was selected equally from these schools and colleges through random sampling. An online questionnaire was used as a research tool /instrument for the purposive data collection. The questionnaire contained three parts; the first comprised demographic information about the research, the second part contained ten close-ended questions, and the third part contained two open-ended questions. The questionnaire was sent via WhatsApp and email using Google Forms. The collected and assembled data were later analyzed using SPSS's latest version 24. The data was presented in numerical form in figures and tables. The research findings revealed students' positive responses to the role of YouTube lectures, vlogs, and videos in enhancing ESL learning. Based on these findings, the researchers presented some recommendations for future researchers.