Using DVD Feature Films in the EFL Classroom

King, John L.

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“…For example, some DVD feature films can be used in the EFL classroom, which engage learners' enthusiasm and offer them an example as well as a prompt. Being exposed to the authentic input from visual and auditory channels (King, 2002), learners easily transfer "from comprehension (input) to expression (output)" (Tschirner, 2001, p. 312). Therefore, with some authentic and interesting materials, learners can be highly motivated to speak.…”

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Developing Accuracy and Fluency in Spoken English of Chinese EFL Learners

Wang¹

2014

ELT

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Chinese EFL learners may have difficulty in speaking fluent and accurate English, for their speaking competence are likely to be influenced by cognitive, linguistic and affective factors. With the aim to enhance those learners' oral proficiency, this paper first discusses three effective models of teaching English speaking, and then proposes a four-step pedagogical method in which activities are carried out through four stages: Pre-speaking, while-speaking, post-speaking and extension practice.Keywords: speaking accuracy and fluency, Chinese EFL learners, three models of teaching English speaking, a suggested four-step pedagogical method

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Developing Accuracy and Fluency in Spoken English of Chinese EFL Learners

Wang¹

2014

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“…Captioning is known to have motivational, attentional and affective impact on viewers (Baltova 1994) [20]. Jane King (2002: 509-523) [21] mentions certain benefits of using captioned films for EFL 4 learners. These benefits also apply to same language subtitling.…”

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Reading All The Way to Functional Literacy: Using Same Language Subtitling in Television Programmes in India

Randev¹

2014

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“…Besides, feature movies "are more intrinsically motivating" as they carry "a story that wants to be told rather than a lesson that needs to be taught" (Ward & Lepeintre 1996 as cited in King 2002). Not like other types of films such as documentary, films for educational purposes and so on, feature movies embed "colloquial English in real life contexts rather than artificial situations, an opportunity of being exposed to different native speaker voices, slang, reduced speeches, stress, accents, and dialects" (King, 2002, p.19).…”

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

Kalra

2017

SSRN Journal

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Films have always been seen as an entertainment and its power since birth has had strong impact on people's lives. Today, films are no longer thought of as simple entertainment media but rather educational tools as well. Globalization has contributed greatly to the availability of English-language films and that enriches the source of English learning material dramatically. This research paper explores the effect of using English films in English as foreign language (EFL) classroom. It reveals the effect on developing students' motivation, comprehension as well as communication skills. The study was carried out on a sample of two groups: an experimental group using films alongside their course book and a control group taught in a conventional way. The participants were classified as pre-intermediate level. The findings of this study have shown that those in the experimental group significantly outperformed their control group counterpart in terms of motivation and language production. Also, this study offers pedagogical implications for EFL teachers to use films in their classrooms to enhance students' listening and speaking skills which as a result improved students' learning.

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Using DVD Feature Films in the EFL Classroom

Cited by 179 publications

References 3 publications

Developing Accuracy and Fluency in Spoken English of Chinese EFL Learners

Developing Accuracy and Fluency in Spoken English of Chinese EFL Learners

Reading All The Way to Functional Literacy: Using Same Language Subtitling in Television Programmes in India

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

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