THE USE OF FACEBOOK AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEDIA IN LEARNING ENGLISH

The use of online modes is becoming a tremendous activity in teaching and learning English nowadays, however social networking can also be an effective tool. It is not only easy to use but also helps encourage an autonomous learning within a social environment for students. Facebook is currently the most popular platform for online social networking among university students. It can create motivation and increase students’ social relationships outside of the classroom. One of the interesting activities many young people do is commenting each other on their friends’ statuses and pictures. This paper discusses the use of Facebook as a useful online environment that could support, enhance or strengthen their motivation in learning English language. The data are collected from a English Education Department students, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Muria Kudus University using a questionnaire method. After presenting a descriptive analysis of the data, I conclude that students believe Facebook could be utitized as an alternative media in learning English