Exploring the influence of Non-Academic english youtube videos on vocabulary development in EFL school students

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of non-academic English YouTube videos on vocabulary accessibility of digital content; many learners are turning to informal sources – particularly YouTube – for language exposure outside the classroom. To conduct the investigation, two questionnaires have been used as a research tool. This research aims to explore how such non-academic content, including blogs, entertainment clips, gaming streams, and lifestyle channels, contributes to incidental vocabulary acquisition. The findings indicate that regular engagement with English YouTube videos significantly enriches students’ vocabulary. The participants of this study are the Algerian secondary school teachers and students at the Wilaya of Mila who are learning English as a foreign language. The finding of the study has revealed that YouTube offer rich, authentic language exposure outside traditional classroom environments. Moreover, students reported increased otivation and more positive attitude toward language learning. However, challenges such as comprehension difficulties and exposure to non- standard language forms were also noted. Some students had trouble understanding fast speech or unfamiliar accents. The study suggest that YouTube is a useful tool for learning vocabulary if used the right way.