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IJARW3117
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Title:
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EXPLORING THE YOUTUBE COMMENTS SECTION AS A DIGITAL SPACE FOR INFORMAL VOCABULARY ACQUISITION
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| Published in: |
International Journal Of All Research Writings |
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IJARW |
| ISSN: |
2582-1008 |
| Volume / Issue: |
Volume 7 Issue 12 |
| Pages: |
8
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| Published On: |
6/13/2026 1:14:35 AM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Phuong Thi Ngoc Yen |
| Institute: |
Independent Scholar, Vietnam |
Co - Author Details
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| Khushboo Sree |
Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, Madhepura, Bihar, India |
| Umed Deshmukh |
Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University, Madhepura, Bihar, India |
Abstract
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Education |
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informal vocabulary, learning strategies, digital slang, computer-assisted language learning (CALL), YouTube comments |
| Abstract: |
This study investigates the utilization of the YouTube comments section as an autonomous digital environment for informal English vocabulary and slang acquisition among Indian undergraduates ($N = 200$). Shifting the analytical lens from video playback to user-generated, text-based interactions, a quantitative cross-sectional survey design was deployed to examine student engagement and specific vocabulary learning strategies (VLS). Descriptive statistics indicate high levels of engagement and perceived usefulness among participants, who frequently use the platform to encounter authentic, conversational language. Among the strategic dimensions, cognitive strategies achieved the highest mean score, followed by metacognitive and social strategies. Pearson correlation analysis reveals that all three strategy types possess statistically significant, positive relationships with self-reported informal vocabulary gains, with cognitive strategies exhibiting the strongest correlation ($r = 0.62$, $p < 0.01$). These findings suggest that text-based online commentary tracks serve as a valuable linguistic landscape that fosters incidental language growth and learner autonomy. Pedagogical implications highlight the need for educators to integrate informal digital peer discourse into formal curricula to support pragmatic development. |
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IEEE
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Phuong Thi Ngoc Yen, Khushboo Sree, Umed Deshmukh, "EXPLORING THE YOUTUBE COMMENTS SECTION AS A DIGITAL SPACE FOR INFORMAL VOCABULARY ACQUISITION", International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol. 7, no. 12, pp. 68-75, 2026.
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MLA
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Phuong Thi Ngoc Yen, Khushboo Sree, Umed Deshmukh "EXPLORING THE YOUTUBE COMMENTS SECTION AS A DIGITAL SPACE FOR INFORMAL VOCABULARY ACQUISITION." International Journal Of All Research Writings,
vol 7, no. 12, 2026, pp. 68-75.
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APA
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Phuong Thi Ngoc Yen, Khushboo Sree, Umed Deshmukh (2026). EXPLORING THE YOUTUBE COMMENTS SECTION AS A DIGITAL SPACE FOR INFORMAL VOCABULARY ACQUISITION. International Journal Of All Research Writings,
7(12), 68-75.
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