Benjamin Renekona Messakh Pengarang SANTRI EMILIN PINGSABOI DJAHIMO Dosen Pembimbing 1 MERLYN K NELLOE Dosen Pembimbing 2 Santri Emilin Pingsaboi Djahimo Penguji 1 SOLEMAN DAPA TAKA Ketua Penguji Merlyn K. Nelloe Penguji 2

In today's interconnected world, English has emerged as a global lingua franca, serving as a vital tool for communication, commerce, education, and culture. One such innovative method is learning English by using YouTube Shorts. This research was conducted at Nusa Cendana University by students of second semester. The research addressed three research problems; first, how satisfied are students with their use of YouTube videos in the virtual learning process? Second, what are the positive implication of utilizing short YouTube videos for English language learning? and what are the negative aspects of utilizing short YouTube videos for English language learning? The aims of the research were, (1) to determine the satisfaction level of students learning English through short YouTube videos. (2) to identify the positive implication of using short YouTube videos for English language learning. (3) to investigate the negative aspects of using short YouTube videos for English language learning. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach, the subject of this research 60 students on second semester of English Study Program at Nusa Cendana University. The research used technique of data analysis were identify and describing. Data was collected through interviews and surveys with students who regularly use YouTube Shorts as part of their language-learning routine. Survey results reveal that YouTube Shorts is a highly effective and popular educational tool due to its accessibility, ease of use, and engaging content, which collectively contribute to high levels of user satisfaction. However, limitations such as insufficient content depth and inconsistent video quality present opportunities for improvement. Addressing these challenges could enhance its educational potential and provide a more comprehensive learning experience. Keywords: Learning, YouTube shorts, experienced