Reading through Films

2015

This study investigated a relevant topic in the area of language teaching. To conduct the study 50 EFL learners were selected from three stages: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from the department of English language in the University of Halabja, aged 18-30 years old. The results of the study showed the significance of using movies as a modern technology in EFL classrooms to learn the English language, and its beneficial effect on English language skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing, and English language components. The study concluded that movies help EFL learners to learn the English language faster than other ways. They improve language skills, specifically listening and reading skills, as well as improving the social relations of the learner, and the familiarity with the native speaker’s culture. Movie subtitles improve reading and writing skills.

International journal of English learning and teaching skills, 2023

In the age of globalization the place of English is undeniable. Since, non-native English language learners face environment and exposure issues, utilizing films in English teachinglearning process is entertaining and motivating for learners of different level in a country like India. Films provide the students with everyday language words, which otherwise difficult to get in multilingual Indian atmosphere. Combining audio-visual methods makes a film a comprehensive tool for English language teaching. The audio-visual method also helps learners to focus while watching and listening. Films can include several characteristics like incomplete sentence, false starts, hesitation, dialectical difference, gender and ethnic variation etc. in teaching learning which a textbook cannot present. Films are effective ways to motivate oral skills as they present contemporary language with fashionable expressions. Through Films it is possible to teach vocabulary of certain social situations. Sufficient repetition and practice can help learners receive a great number of vocabularies despite their previous linguistic experience. To use films to teach grammar is better trying: grammar assignments, introduction to new grammar topic, introducing a grammar rule based on some scene etc. Films can also offer variety to writing skills like film review, comparing a film with a book, giving alternative ending etc. A film can work as space for cultural discussions as well. Written and oral assessments can suffice individual and groups. Activities may include describing a scene, dialogue role playing, writing or commenting on films etc. This paper mainly focuses on the ways how English language films can be incorporated in teaching learning process of English language in a multilingual country like India. It also focuses on the audio-visual technologies of recent time that can be in utilised in English language classroom.

IASET, 2020

Using film as the content material for teaching and learning in EFL/ESL classroom is now-a-days becoming popular. This article explores strategies for use with longer works of literature and their film versions. Students are exposed to different media and technology resources, from audio to printed material, however, they still lack the motivation for getting to know in a conventional way. For this reason, instructing English, finding methods and materials to make the learning experiences for EFL/ESL students engaging and interesting has come to be greater challenging than ever. This is the fundamental motive of why English language instructors continually hold searching for greater motivating instructing sources. This study suggests that instructors have to be aware of the differences in students' cinematic superiority, language proficiency, cultural positioning, and preferences, and to furnish suitable training and support, such as reference notes and preview activities. The movie is a rich and treasured aid for EFL/ESL learning, given it is handled with care and caution. This paper exhibits and analysis the results of the usage of videos in the EFL/ESL classroom and developing students studying abilities.

The rapid progress of technology has shown its influence to educational field in the recent years. Students become more exposed to technology and there is an easy access for them to any kinds of media. Hence, students lack of interest to the traditional teaching relying on textbooks. This teaching method has sifted to the use of modern media which will be more engaging. One possible medium providing this feature is film. This study investigates the use of film in learning English, especially narrative text. The qualitative research was applied. The participant was one class of grade IX SMPN 1 Majenang. The researcher conducted an observation on the activities which had been arranged from the beginning to the last. The findings point out that the students showed interest and motivation in following the whole activities including film viewing, retelling and listing the vocabulary. Finally, the researcher gave somequestions to learn the student’s perception about using film in learning English.

Proceedings for 4th International Conference on Issues in Language Teaching and Learning amongst Non-Native Speakers. , 2018

Over the years, a substantial shift in language teaching and learning has taken place in tertiary institutions as students are exposed to more authentic and stimulating materials to build their language skills. In this research, language learning strategies and Kolb's experiential learning theory are combined to find out how movies can be a tool to be used as part of a classroom activity which allows effective learning to take place while developing students' English proficiency. An objective questionnaire was developed to find out whether movies can influence students' language learning strategies and experiential learning. Students sitting for ELC231 Integrated Language Skills III course were conveniently sampled as one of the assessment requirements was to present an oral commentary on English movies. A pilot test was conducted on 30 students to test the reliability of the questions. The result of the Cronbach's Alpha analysis showed a high .877. The questionnaire was then distributed to 111 students. Descriptive statistics analysis was conducted to identify the highest means for both language learning strategies and experiential learning. The findings of the study potentially validate the use of movies as an effective learning tool. I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand. (Confucius)

KY PUBLICATIONS, 2022

The foremost challenge faced by English learners belong to other native language is lack of conversation in the daily environment that they go through; this method of learning a language is considered to be best for learning spoken in English. Often there are English teachers considered as the primary source of language input in the classroom setting has lack of required knowledge in the non-native language i.e., English. We consider this problem, numerous audio and visual techniques could be put to work in context that can enhance the quality of opportunities for learning English through communication through various resources, which will prove to be new and better procedures to learn a language.

Journal of Language and Literature Studies

English movies by some EFL teachers and lecturers are designed for teaching writing classes because learners can see how any of words is pronounced by actors who are English native speakers and they are asked to write reports in line with the contents of movies. Besides, learners can make notes of new vocabulary taken from the movies. Therefore, this study is aimed at finding out the use of Englis Movies-watching reports in improving students’ writing skills at the Mandalika University of Education. The research was conducted by involving the students at the English Zone Club organization. The researcher plans to have the students in this english organization because they tend to be more focus on english writing than other English organization at UNDIKMA. The research design of the present study is a classroom action research design where the researcher apply English movies to treat writing classes. They are asked to watch and pay attention to certain English movies and demand them ...

2015

Abstract: Technological advances in globalization era demand all English teachers to be more creative and innovative in using instructional media. Movie or film is one of audio-visual media that teachers can use to improve students‟ English skills. There are some advantages of using English movie in English teaching. For example, movie can keep students‟ interest in learning English, movie can improve student‟s listening and speaking skills, and movie can improve student‟s pronunciation and vocabulary. However, teaching English through English movie also has some bad effects or disadvantages. For example, it takes long time to watch a movie so that students may get bored, students prefer watching actors or actresses to focusing on the main instructional goal, fiction movie can cause students think and imagine something illogically, and movie can cause students imitate bad scenes from the actors or actresses. To overcome the bad impacts of movie, English teachers should consi...

English movie has been proven to be an effective tool to improve English language learning process in classroom. However, very little empirical research has been carried out to determine students' interest in this teaching material, especially in the view of the fact that high level of interest in a teaching and learning material aids motivation which is very essential for language learning. Two groups of students were selected for this study. The first group is a Masters of Art degree student in English who have studied in English medium schools since the beginning of their formal education while the second group has studied in Kannada medium school and they are currently learning spoken English in an English training institute. A survey was administered, this is followed by giving standardize English listening test which is a parameter to measure learners' ability to comprehend English movie. Result presented in this paper shows that Indian English learners and speakers are more interested in local movie than in English movie irrespective of their level of English listening proficiency. This suggests that students' lack of interest in English movie is an indication that English films might not be an effective tool for learning English.

Social science and humanities journal, 2023

This study looks into the benefits of employing movies as a pedagogical tool in English language teaching programs. The objective is to explore the potential of movies in enhancing English language teaching and gauge some teaching challenges related to using them in English language teaching. A quantitative approach was utilized, employing a questionnaire distributed to English teachers. The aim is to assess their opinions on the integration of movies into instruction and to explore common challenges associated with their use as teaching resources. The study concludes that incorporating movies into EFL instruction can be an effective strategy for enhancing students' language skills and fostering a more engaging learning environment. The findings also suggest that movies provide students with contextualized language input, foster cultural awareness, and stimulate their enthusiasm for learning English. Furthermore, the study recommends two methods for creating movie-based teaching materials: worksheets and interactive video quizzes using the Edpuzzle platform.