Engaging with YouTube kids: A network for English language acquisition

Abstract

YouTube Kids is an engaging and easy-to-use resource for young students who wish to study English. Its vast library of educational resources offers a rich and diverse learning environment, including engaging animations and interactive films. YouTube Kids fosters a welcoming and stimulating environment that enables children to quickly advance their English language proficiency by incorporating play and exploration into language training. This study employed a comprehensive narrative literature review as the qualitative approach. According to the pertinent literature examined, YouTube Kids offered advantages and disadvantages as a medium for learning English. YouTube Kids is an invaluable tool for young students attempting to learn English. However, there are some possible drawbacks as well. In particular, certain films might not use similar English customs or accuracy, which could lead children to poor pronunciation or grammar. Parents and teachers must cautiously choose and monitor the video material their children watch to safeguard their children's YouTube Kids content that aids their language learning objectives. Parents and teachers can minimize potential drawbacks and optimize the site's value as a tool for teaching young students English language skills through rigorous monitoring and curation.