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expressive and encouraged teamwork by resolving conflicts within the team. Another benefit

of the study in favour of vlogging was the improvement and practice of communication
skills. Thus, it was concluded that vlogging can become a useful method for young people

as it can potentially help in improving students’ speaking practice.

Finally, vlogging plays an important role in developing young people's communication skills

and encouraging them to learn or practice a language. For example, Rahmawati (2018) in his
study mentions a technique through which vlogging was introduced into the teaching and

learning system to get students to learn English better as they found the process of learning

the language difficult. Therefore, the technique was adopted by the teacher to give young
people the opportunity to speak English. Thus, at the end of the experiment, it was found that

students became more confident after using vlogging in practicing English because a
different method of learning closer to their interests was implemented. In another study, Anil

(2016) came up with the finding that technology motivates and encourages young people to
learn English in a positive way, and through vlogging, the anxiety of learning English is

significantly reduced.

Another aspect that supports the idea that vlogging is a useful tool for improving

communication could be the extension of speaking time. In other words, young people
practising communication through vlogging will no longer have reservations about

discussing a topic and presenting themselves. In the same perspective, El-Garawany (2017)

finds that video blogging is beneficial for students as it enhances reflexivity and thinking
skills at the same time. It is still useful in improving communication skills as it provides an

opportunity to reflect on one's shortcomings, mistakes, and strengths.

Thus, videos allow repeated viewing allowing the creator to notice any miscommunication

and correct it. It is also beneficial to watch other colleagues' vlogs which they can draw
inspiration from. Another benefit of developing communication skills through vlogging is

the possibility of receiving feedback. The opinions of those who view the video and the

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