Abstract
The Covid-19 Virus, however has killed million people throughout the universe, it helps to facilitate and accelerate the utility of social Networks and technology as well. The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of social networks and technology to teach children. The research was conducted within the frameworks of mixed method one. Since the researcher sought to find a new approach to English language teaching and learning he called it Moradi’s approach. Further, its purpose would be to consider how Moradi’s approach can illuminate and pave the way for children to facilitate and accelerate the learning of English language. To achieve this goal, few Arab and Afghan elementary students were taken into consideration with an eye to their family and society conditions. The research was run in a mixed method way, using tests, questionnaires, observation and interview to uncover and unpack the way they approach and enthuse the Moradi’s approach, that is; learning English through Social networks and technology. They were expected to stick more to the new approach than the other old approaches as it is easier, faster, and funnier to comprehend and remember the English language; yet depending on the context and situation they live in, the personal beliefs and pleasures they have, and even the gender they are, they might switch into the other old methods and approaches to occasionally take the other side of the coin to enjoy or test them. This study is of importance and interest since little( if any) has been written on child study and his/ her use of social networks and technology to learn English language and a greater understanding of the Moradi’s approach can be of vital and crucial value to depict and detect the future pace and trace of child study as well.
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