Does the Idiomatic Language/Informal Structure in Short Videos Have an Impact on the Foreign Language Academic Writing of Young Viewers under Sixteen?

This literature review examines how short videos have affected the digital era, with an emphasis on apps such as TikTok and Instagram. It draws attention to how short videos may drastically alter how people consume material and emphasises the necessity for a well-rounded strategy, particularly with younger audiences. The research also delves into the controversy surrounding the use of casual language in educational settings, with experts voicing varying opinions on how it affects formal writing abilities. It highlights the potential advantages of brief video material for language learning, such as improved comprehension and vocabulary retention. It demands that platforms for short videos be included in instructional frameworks in a curated manner. It notes a research lack in the systematic evaluation of instructional practises designed for this medium, despite the potential of short videos in education. This review offers a thorough synopsis of the many effects of brief video material in the digital age.