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This study investigated the effects of using Vlogs for English language learning on Korean EFL learners' self-directed learning ability, learning interest, and speaking skills. In recent years, 'Vlogging' has become one of the most entertaining and popular ways to connect with people on social networking services (SNSs). Over one semester, an experimental group of 24 students participated in Vlogging activities (a total of 10 Vlogs was created and shared with their classmates), while a control group of 22 students received a traditional teaching method. To examine this study, 1) a pre-and post-questionnaire on participants' self-directed learning ability, 2) a pre-and post-questionnaire on learning interests, and 3) a pre-and post-test on speaking abilities were conducted. The results indicated that the Vlogging-based instruction was more effective than the traditional classroom in terms of increasing students' self-directed learning abilities and learning interests. In addition, the Vlogging learning group has shown a statistically significant improvement in the English speaking abilities concerned with vocabulary, task, fluency, and comprehension. The study also revealed that Vlogging activities were more beneficial in developing students' speaking skills than traditional classroom activities. This study suggested that Vlogging activities are useful to develop learners' self-directed learning ability, learning interests, and speaking skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]