Social media applications are fast becoming more and more popular in the educational process nowadays. This paper aims to explore the potential of the newly emerging social media application TikTok utilization in teaching English. TikTok is both a learning platform and a social network. This active learning method has unique features that attract students to use it. TikTok’s success is primarily due to the interactive and highly engaging nature of the audiovisual content that dominates its platform. Users often spend hours scrolling through their feeds, and popular channels boast millions of followers. The advantages of integrating TikTok into the educational process inside and outside of the classroom have been examined in this paper. It has many benefits and is effective in helping students and teachers in teaching and learning activities. Research indicates that this is an effective tool for students and teachers alike. It breaks the lessons down so users can absorb it as part of an “everyday scroll”. Different ways of TikTok implementation while teaching English have been presented. In addition, the experience of TikTok usage for educational purposes during English lessons at Sumy State University has been described. How one can harness social media in that journey will depend on his individual goals. Furthermore, more and more language teachers take to social media platforms. However, some threats and concerns about TikTok usage have been mentioned in the paper.
The article explores the issue of language standardisation and sociolinguistic roots of varieties of English. It answers the question why some varieties of the English language become recognised as „standard” whereas other varieties are regarded as less prestigious or inferior and advocates the importance of sociolinguistic competence for teachers. Two models of language standardisation (the „popular” and the „expert” model) are critically discussed, providing a detailed explanation of the process of language standardisation and the formation of standard language ideology. The most frequently described variety of English in the UK, the Received Pronunciation, is described in greater detail, tracking down the reason why it has become recognised as the "standard" variety. A strong standard ideology with World Englishes and the current position of regional variations of English as its „deficient” or „fossilized” versions is discussed. The notions of language system and language use are considered in relation to the superiority or inferiority of different varieties. It has been shown that the social component is pivotal in understanding why certain varieties are regarded as less prestigious or inferior despite having equally rich and complex language systems. Such factors as stereotypes and ownership have an impact on their status too. The article proceeds to the discussion of implications of these sociolinguistic aspects for teaching. The importance of teachers' critical awareness of sociolinguistic realities is emphasised. Such benefits of raising students' awareness of varieties of English are presented: avoiding or reducing misunderstandings and misinterpretations in foreign language communication, recognising linguistic and cultural diversity, demonstrating relevance to real-life situations. Specific examples of practising language varieties are given.
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