The Effectiveness of Using Films in the EFL Classroom: A Case Study Conducted at an International University in Thailand

Kalra, Rusma

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3053569

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“…This is consistent with previous studies (e.g. Kabooha, 2016;Kalra, 2017;Liando et al, 2018;Pamungkas & Adi, 2020) that suggested the exposure to authentic language could positively affect the improvement of listening skills. Moreover, the findings showed that the visual effects of English films also had a moderate positive correlation with listening comprehension.…”

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“…Albiladi et al, 2018;Goctu, 2017) that reported similar benefits of English films for language acquisition. Likewise, Kabooha (2016) and Kalra (2017) who investigated the integration of films in lesson confirmed that the films facilitated the English language learning.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…They also reported that subtitles helped the learners understand the conversation in the movie better. Al Murshidi (2020), Kabooha (2016), Kalra (2017) and Rao (2019) supported these findings but in teaching and learning.…”

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“…Among the benefits gained were enhancement of vocabulary acquisition, (Gorjian, 2014;Roslim et al, 2021;Nath et al, 2017), pronunciation skills (Nath et al, 2017;Walay, 2022), fluency (Walay, 2022) and speaking skills (Goctu, 2017). In addition, motivation and confidence were also enhanced after being exposed to authentic language and observing the native speakers (Ismaili, 2013;Kalra, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

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English Films and Their Effects on Development of Productive and Receptive Skills: Beyond Classroom Exposure

Rashdan,

Johar,

Mohamad

et al. 2023

IJL

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The study presents its investigation into the perception towards English films as the second language acquisition tool and the effects of exposure to English language through English films on the development of productive and receptive skills. It was undertaken since little has been done particularly in the local setting examining associations between the said variables. Undergraduate students from a public university in Selangor, Malaysia were randomly selected and surveyed for their viewes. Employing a quantitative approach, data was collected through an adapted online questionnaire measured by the Likert’s scale. The amassed data underwent analysis utilizing descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The findings demonstrated positive effects of the English language exposure through English films and a favorable correlation between the English language exposure via films and the improvement of language skills particularly listening and speaking skills. These results illuminate the crucial role that film-based exposure plays in augmenting second language acquisition. This study provides insights into the significance of incorporating film-watching outside the classroom activities to reinforce the development of receptive and productive skills and advances the use of diverse multimedia platforms to enhance language learning beyond the classroom exposure to enhance language learning.

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English Films and Their Effects on Development of Productive and Receptive Skills: Beyond Classroom Exposure

Rashdan,

Johar,

Mohamad

et al. 2023

IJL

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“…Movies also offer a visual context aid which helps students understand and improve their learning skills" (Goctu, 2017, p121). Another study conducted by Kalra (2017) revealed that "using films in the classroom can be one of the most powerful instructional media which help in developing students' language skills. The participants, both students and teachers, have positive attitudes in incorporating films in their classrooms to improve English skills" (Kalra, 2017, p299).…”

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Effectiveness of Incorporating Film Adaptations in EFL Literature Courses: A Case Study in Saudi Arabia

Azhar

2024

HMS-SJKFU

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line with the recent and ongoing technological changes in Saudi Arabia, which place greater emphasis on cinema and film adaptations, this study aimed to investigate the effect of incorporating films and visual media into literature courses on students’ understanding of and motivation towards literary texts. The participants were 41 fourth-level female students in the Department of English at Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia. The treatment group (n=21) read Henrik Ibsen’s play A Doll’s House (1879) and watched the adapted film, whereas the control group (n=20) was asked to only read the play and discuss it in class. The findings revealed that the treatment group performed better in terms of answering questions about play after watching the film adaptation. It is suggested that incorporating film adaptations into literature courses has a positive impact on English as a foreign language students’ understanding of assigned literary texts. This research adds a new case study to the expanding literature. Limitations and future research directions are discussed. KEYWORDS English language, literary texts, motivational tools, students’ comprehension, teaching methods, visual media

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Non-Native Speakers’ Perception and Motivation for Learning English Language through Movies

Awg Baderulhisam,

Zulkiply

2023

MJSSH

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The global dominance of the English language has motivated individuals whose first language is not English to actively pursue fluency in English. For non-native speakers of English, acquiring the language is an intricate journey that demands substantial time and effort, accompanied by a range of challenges. In recent years, English movies have emerged as captivating tools for language learning, effectively aiding in enhancing vocabulary and essential language skills. These insights stem from past research that studied how non-native speakers learn English through movies. However, despite the valuable findings from these studies, there remains a discernible gap in our understanding of this field. In addressing this gap, the current study intended to investigate the perception and motivation of non-native speakers in learning English through movies. The study collected data by conducting surveys among non-native English speakers who were undergraduate students at a local public university. The findings revealed that these non-native speakers favour using movies as a method for learning English as a second language, and this medium enhances their motivation to learn. Building upon the existing foundation of research, this study significantly contributes to the body of knowledge by addressing the substantial research gap that exists in comprehending non-native speakers' perspectives on learning the English language through the medium of movies.

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The Effectiveness of Using Films in the EFL Classroom: A Case Study Conducted at an International University in Thailand

Cited by 3 publications

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English Films and Their Effects on Development of Productive and Receptive Skills: Beyond Classroom Exposure

English Films and Their Effects on Development of Productive and Receptive Skills: Beyond Classroom Exposure

Effectiveness of Incorporating Film Adaptations in EFL Literature Courses: A Case Study in Saudi Arabia

Non-Native Speakers’ Perception and Motivation for Learning English Language through Movies

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