In the digital era, informal digital learning has emerged as a prominent avenue for language acquisition, with platforms such as Informal Digital Learning of English (IDLE) revolutionizing traditional educational paradigms by offering flexible, personalized, and accessible opportunities for language development. The objective is to analyze students' perceptions and experiences concerning the effectiveness of IDLE in improving their English vocabulary skills. The research method employed is an explanatory sequential mixed method, combining quantitative data collection through questionnaires with qualitative insights gathered via semi-structured interviews. The study involves 44 lower secondary school students from a private Islamic school in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The instruments utilized are questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The research findings reveal that informal digital learning is widely perceived as a valuable and effective method for enhancing English vocabulary and language skills among the surveyed students. The flexibility, personalization, and practicality offered by IDLE are particularly favored by the participants. The implication of this study suggests that there is a need for educators and policymakers to recognize the value of integrating digital learning tools and encourage teachers to incorporate them into their teaching methods to promote autonomous learning among students.

Authors:
Satriani, SMP Negeri 2 Bungku Utara, Indonesia
Dinda Bunga Shabrina, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Nahdia Ilma Nafisah, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Satriani is an English teacher at Junior High School in Indonesia, SMP Negeri 2 Bungku Utara, and currently pursuing her master's degree in Universitas Negeri Malang.

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