Investigating EFL Learners’ Attitudes Toward Using YouTube Videos Outside The Classroom To Enhance Their Vocabulary:

Abstract

Acquiring vocabulary is an important skill in the language learning process, especially for EFL learners seeking to improve their proficiency in using English effectively for communication. However, many EFL students may encounter challenges in using the target language appropriately due to limited vocabulary. The current research explores the significance of using YouTube videos outside the classroom to enhance EFL learners' vocabulary. The core hypothesis of this research assumes that EFL learners' vocabulary would develop if they engage with YouTube videos. To test this hypothesis and achieve the objective of this study, a descriptive quantitative method is used. A questionnaire is designed and distributed to sixty second-year students (L2) at the Department of English, University of 08 Mai 1945 - Guelma. According to the findings of the study, it can be inferred that most EFL Learners have positive attitudes towards YouTube videos to enhance their vocabulary. The results also revealed the effectiveness of YouTube videos in improving EFL learners’ vocabulary. Thus, the findings are consistent with the research hypothesis. So it is better recommended for EFL learners to engage with YouTube videos for their vocabulary development.