YouTube: a Modern Breakthrough of Autonomous Learning to Hone Speaking Skills

Abstract

Previous studies looked into students’ interest in learning to listen to English on YouTube, autonomously. This study, however, focuses on the advantages of learning to talk. The purpose of this study is to discover the advantages of learning English through YouTube. This study featured an Indonesian student learning English through YouTube. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect data, and the data was then thematically evaluated. According to the findings of the study, there are five advantages to studying English on YouTube: students are more motivated to speak English, they can have the capability in conversational skills, learning is adaptable, learning English autonomously; and fostering confidence to speak English. As a result, this study has the potential to broaden our understanding of how to learn English through YouTube autonomously to hone speaking skills.