Japanese Language Learning Through Folklore Themed Instagram

Abstract

Due to the pandemic, learning and teaching activities are done online, including Japanese language education. The existence of advanced technology is needed for the sake of effective learning and teaching activities. Currently, social media also used as learning medium, and one of them is Instagram. There are many Instagram accounts which can be used for Japanese language learning medium. The purpose of this research is to analyze Japanese language learners' response of Instagram as language learning medium. The data in this study was obtained by distributing questionnaires to twenty high school students who learn Japanese or people who want to learn Japanese from the basic level. The questionnaire results showed that the respondents prefer interesting Japanese language learning medium such as Instagram which has many pictures, colorful designs, and the consistency of material uploaded. According to the respondents, Instagram is effective as a learning medium.