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The research employed a descriptive quantitative design involving 36 students of the English Education Study Program at Lampung University. Data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of 51 closed-ended items using a five-point Likert scale and were analyzed descriptively. The findings revealed that students generally held positive perceptions toward the use of social media for vocabulary learning, as indicated by an overall mean score of 4.07. Among the four dimensions examined, Usefulness obtained the highest mean score (4.18), followed by Engagement (4.10), Ease of Use (4.05), and Vocabulary Aspects (3.97) . Students reported that platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify provided authentic language exposure, increased motivation, and created enjoyable learning experiences through multimedia content. They also perceived improvements in various vocabulary categories, particularly nouns and verbs, while acknowledging challenges related to the prevalence of informal language, slang, and abbreviations on social media. These findings suggest that social media serves as an accessible, flexible, and engaging supplementary tool for vocabulary development. In conclusion, students perceive social media as an effective medium for enhancing vocabulary mastery, supporting both independent learning and authentic language exposure. Therefore, educators are encouraged to integrate social media into vocabulary learning activities while providing appropriate guidance to ensure a balance between informal and formal language use.  \nKeywords: Social Media, Vocabulary Mastery, Students’ Perception, EFL learning, Vocabulary Development.  \nI. INTRODUCTION  \nEnglish as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction continues to play a significant role in educational systems worldwide, particularly in countries where English is not used as a native language (Arslan & Curle, 2024). The growing influence of globalization has increased the need for individuals who possess strong English proficiency for academic, professional, and social purposes (Zhang, 2024) . Consequently, EFL teaching is no longer limited to developing communication skills but also aims to prepare learners to participate effectively in various reallife contexts. To achieve this goal, language instruction should integrate the four language skills, namely listening, speaking, reading, and writing with vocabulary development, as vocabulary serves as a fundamental component of successful language learning (Richards & Rodgers, 2014) .  \nThe four language skills are closely interconnected and collectively contributed to learners’language proficiency (Swargiary, 2024) . Among the various elements of language learning, vocabulary occupies a central position because it supports comprehension and communication across all skills. Learners with a broader vocabulary are generally better able to understand written and spoken texts and express their ideas more effectively (Nation, 2022) . Conversely, limited vocabulary knowledge can hinder communication and reduce learners’ ability to engage with English-language materials. For this reason, vocabulary mastery is widely recognized as a key factor in language acquisition and an essential foundation for ac","cbCaioVgtKNAJkRk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioVgtKNAJkRk","pdf",399119,"English","# ABSTRACT\n# I. 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