The Effect of Social Networking sites on The Development of The EFL Learners’ Writing Skill

Abstract

The generalization of social networks in all areas of life has led to its integration into the educational context, as social networks offer considerable potential for improving teaching and learning experiences. The purpose of this research is to study the impact of social media on the writing skills of EFL students, its potential as a tool to improve student writing and how to apply it to this end. Our research begins with the theoretical framework that highlights the most important concepts related to our concern. Then, in order to answer our research questions, we opted for a research methodology including a questionnaire for second year masters students and an interview with teachers from the English department of the University of Mostaganem.