Minimizing Students’ Spelling Mistakes through the Use of Facebook: A Case Study of Second Baccalaureate EFL Learners at Abdurrahman Ennacer High School

Samir BASSAOUI

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss8.2519

Authors

Samir BASSAOUI

Ibn Tofail University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol8.iss8.2519

Keywords:

English as a foreign language (EFL), Writing skills, Spelling mistakes, Facebook, Baccalaureate students

Abstract

The present research studies the effects of using Facebook as a medium to minimize students’ spelling mistakes of high school EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students. The study used four types of data collection which are: students’ questionnaire, classroom observation, Spelling Mistakes Group on Facebook, and Diagnostic test which was administered to students in order to check their spelling mistakes. The finding of the questionnaire found that students had positive attitude toward using Facebook as a means of developing their writing skills in general. As an educational tool assisting, Facebook will provide students with an attractive medium to help them engage in discussions with their teachers and classmates to share their knowledge.

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