STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING QUORA FOR READING ACTIVITIES IN EFL CLASSROOM

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  • Nabila Diah Ayu Nur Fadila

    Universitas Islam Riau
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2238/weq6a003
Keywords:
Quora, students’ perceptions, reading activities, EFL classroom, digital reading platform, learner autonomy
Abstract
This study aims to explore students’ perceptions of using Quora for reading activities in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classroom. The research employed a qualitative descriptive design involving fourth-semester students of the English Language Study Program. Data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of 15 close-ended items and 1 open-ended question. The findings indicate that students generally perceive Quora positively as a digital reading platform. Most participants agreed that Quora is easy to access, user-friendly, and useful for improving reading skills, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension. The platform also encourages reading engagement and learner autonomy by allowing students to select topics based on their interests. However, some challenges were identified, including distractions from unrelated content and difficulties in understanding texts containing unfamiliar vocabulary or complex language. Overall, the results suggest that Quora can serve as an effective supplementary reading resource in EFL classrooms by providing authentic language exposure and promoting independent learning. Nevertheless, appropriate guidance from teachers remains necessary to help students use the platform effectively and critically.
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Published
2026-06-24
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Vol. 18 No. 7 (2026): Sindoro: Cendikia Pendidikan, ISSN 3025-6488
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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF USING QUORA FOR READING ACTIVITIES IN EFL CLASSROOM. (2026). Sindoro: Cendikia Pendidikan, 18(7). https://doi.org/10.2238/weq6a003

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