Teaching Advanced German Vocabulary Through Youtube Streaming: A Classroom-Based Action Research Study

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of YouTube live streaming as an instructional tool for teaching advanced-level conversational German. It centers on the design and didactic adaptation of live sessions with native speakers aged 18–22, integrated into a third-year university course. Learners engaged in interactive, vocabulary-focused tasks including lexical extraction, dictionary work, and creative application. Data from assessments and student feedback revealed significant improvement in lexical competence, listening skills, and cultural awareness. The findings suggest live streaming offers a powerful, immersive tool for enhancing real-world language use and learner engagement.