Learning English using Instagram can be an alternative way to learn English
outside the classroom or continue the learning obtained at school. This research was
aimed to describe of how the students learn English through English learning account
on Instagram.
This research was examined by using qualitative method in informal setting.
The resesearcher involved 10 participants of Antasari State Islamic University
students who were selected throu gh purposive sampling based on the sample
requirements. To collect the data, the researcher used interview transcriptions as the
primary data source and the main instrument, followed by documentations as the data
supporter.
Based on data finding, the result of this research showed that the students’
ways to learn English on Instagram are varied. Besides watching the videos on those
English learning accounts, they also added their own ways to learn English using
features that provided by Instagram. Such as using saved feature, story filter, question
box feature and Instagram live feature. In addition, the students enjoy the experience
in learning English through Instagram. They perceived that English learning accounts
on Instagram have positive impact in their learning process, especially in learning
English outside the classroom.