Innovation in Language Learning

In the new era of digital technology, Microblogging sites have attracts millions of users around the world. The use of these sites such as Twitter became a common practice among learners and educators across language classes. Researchers suggests that the use of Twitter as a tool inside and outside the classroom can be a good support for the language learning. In this study we discuss the students' perceptions regarding the use of Twitter  in an "Arabic for Media" programe and how could Twitter be used as facilitator to maximise the students' learning motivation. The date of this paper is based on a questionnaire that has been given to a final year students of Arabic at the University of Westminster. The students learn takes (Arabic for Media) as a major module on their undergraduate programe. Students were asked to answer questions on their usage of and opinion on Twitter, and how they felt about the whole experience. From the answers of the students, it was concluded that Twitter can be used as effective tool and practising collaboration among learners of Arabic for specific purposes.