Social Media’s Effectiveness for Developing Vocabulary in English Subject at Junior College Level of Elementary School Teacher Program IAI Al Muhammad Cepu

This research uses a qualitative method using a descriptive approach. To achieve research objectives, data was obtained through observation and interviews. Participants involved in this research were 25 Junior College level of Elementary School Teacher Program students IAI Al Muhammad Cepu as having met the required criteria (cluster random sampling). The results of this research show that social media can be used as, (1) learning media because it is easy to access. (2) as a source of information for teachers and students (3) Increase student motivation in learning English. (4) Increasing students' vocabulary to make it easier for students to learn English. (5) Get used to listening and reading English words on social media. (6) Instagram and YouTube are the most social media that is used as alternative media in learning English.