Abstract:
The study emphasizes how Instagram reels for English speaking should take into
account users' specific interests and comfort levels. The aim of this research is to
examine the challenges that students have while speaking to perform descriptive
text and to examine the students' perceptions of the use of Instagram reels to
perform speaking descriptive text. The location of this qualitative study was a
Ciamis vocational school. In order to address the research objectives, the
researcher also employed observations and interviews. The study found that
when producing content, students encountered a number of difficulties. Technical
problems were frequent video errors and slow upload times, were common
obstacles. Furthermore, ambient elements like background noise often degrade
the quality of their movies. Personal challenges like poor language skills and a
lack of confidence in one's ability to create materials made things even more
tough. These difficulties highlight how crucial it is to offer assistance and
direction in order to successfully incorporate Instagram reels as a teaching tool.
Nonetheless, the results demonstrate the usefulness of Instagram reels as a
medium for English language learning, especially for improving speaking
abilities and student confidence. Learning to speak through Instagram reels is
received very well by students since it encourages enthusiasm, motivation, and
comfort when performing speaking descriptive text.
