Applying Social Media Platforms in Self-studying English for Mechanical Engineering at Hanoi University of Industry

The proliferation of social networks has led to an abundance of knowledge and diverse perspectives. Along with actively engaging in classroom learning, students now perceive social networks as valuable sources of educational content. To facilitate English language improvement for students in the faculty of Mechanical Engineering, educators have encouraged students to use various social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and TikTok to enhance vocabulary learning, improve pronunciation, and increase students' interest in learning English. Quantitative and qualitative methods will be used to answer questions about how learners utilize social media for self-studying English, which platforms they use, how often, and the benefits, challenges, and main goals. Data will be collected through questionnaires and interviews with second-year students at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Hanoi University of Industry. The research analyzes the role of social media in supporting students' self-study of English and discusses the advantages, challenges, and practical solutions to enhance autonomous learning.