Language learning from watching cartoons in the primary EFL classroom
Montserrat Casulleras,
Imma Miralpeix
Abstract:This chapter presents the results of a study in which two groups of primary school English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners watched one episode a week of the animated TV series Curious George – with L1 subtitles or L2 subtitles – over a period of five months. These beginner students were tested on comprehension and vocabulary recognition immediately after watching each episode and in two special episodes without subtitles (middle and end of treatment). Although significant differences were not always prese… Show more
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