The Superior English Learning Resource
Use this resource for improving English grammar skills and vocabulary
Learning foreign languages in the 21st century offers plenty of options beyond just schools.
We have books, podcasts, movies, series, and more. People often wonder which method is the best, but everyone has different needs so it’s hard to find the answer.
Social media has emerged as one of the latest educational tools available in the market. I think it’s safe to say that the majority of people use it, including Instagram.
Instagram supports communication, collaboration, and information sharing, which has opened up new possibilities for language learning.
Recent research looked into whether Instagram feed-based tasks can improve grammar learning among English as a foreign language (EFL) learners.
The short answer is yes, the study did in fact find that the use of Instagram had a significant positive effect on the improvement of English grammar learning.
Feed-based tasks on the app encourage creativity and engagement, leading to better long-term retention of grammar.
This aligns with previous studies showing the positive impact of Instagram on vocabulary retention, long-term memory and contextualized language learning.
You might wonder how Instagram became a learning resource. Well, it’s the same as with video-based grammar teaching and the use of multimedia in vocabulary learning. Pictures, audio, and videos promote active learning.
Personally, I’ve been following a couple of English-focused accounts for a long time, and I do agree with the findings. Having English learning posts on my Instagram feed makes scrolling way more productive.
Let me share my top 3 accounts that provide digital storytelling, grammar exercises with photos, role plays, and reading and speaking exercises through videos — everything you can’t find in standard school books.
So, those Instagram accounts are fantastic for learning English. They give you all the types of exercises I told you about.
What’s more, noetfull_toefl is excellent for TOEFL exam preparation and offers a higher level of proficiency compared to the other two accounts. Don’t feel discouraged though, and check out every account.
Happy learning!
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