The Impact of Social Media on English Speaking and Writing Skills of Learners: A Study Conducted among the Students and Teachers of UAE Universities

Based on the immense importance of learning English as an international language and the issues that teachers face to motivate the students towards learning English as a foreign language. The current study is established to examine the importance of using social media platforms on EFL learners’ writing and speaking skills. Therefore, the main objective of the study is to find out the extent to which social media helps students in improving their writing and speaking skills along with impact of social media on EFL learners’ abilities to learn. Data was collected from EFL teachers (45) and EFL students (124) teaching and studying at Universities of United Arab Emirates. The results of the study revealed that social media significantly impact the EFL students’ speaking and writing skills based on understanding that students respond positively in language classrooms when exposed to modern technology. Therefore, teachers must focus to enrich their teaching process by appropriately using social media for promoting a global understanding among the EFL learners for effectively interacting and communicating in English Language.