The Impact of Watching Movies on Students’ Speaking Ability

Abstract

By watching movies, the learners can acquire crucial information concerning the application of that language in real-life situations, and also get additional information about the culture of the native speakers of the said language. Therefore, the current study wishes to examine the effect of watching movies on learning to speak English as a foreign language. There are no studies that have been conducted in the past in Kurdistan to assess the acquisition of English-speaking skills in Erbil, and thus this study will be one of the kinds. To achieve the study objectives, the researcher will conduct a systematic literature review. Here, the previous literature will be assessed and evaluated for a better understanding of the extent to which English language learners can acquire the language by watching videos.

Words and expressions in movies: Indonesian English as a foreign language students’ reflection

“…This finding is in line with the study conducted by Hury (Hayati & Mohmedi, 2011;Al Murshidi, 2020). Furthermore, through watching movies, students can handle their language attitudes well: Gaining their confidence and "kill" their language anxiety (Altun & Hussein, 2022).…”

The effect of animated movies on speaking skills among motivated English foreign language learners: Elementary level

“…Individual differences among learners, including varying learning styles and proficiency levels, can significantly impact the effectiveness of subtitles (Asratie et al, 2023;Zhussupova & Shadiev, 2023). While some students may benefit from the additional visual support provided by subtitles, others may find them distracting or may develop a reliance on them, potentially hindering their ability to understand spoken English without visual cues (Altun & Hussein, 2022;Syakur et al, 2020).…”

Enhancing Students’ Oral Proficiency: Leveraging Film Watching for Speaking Skill Development

“…It can be used as a suitable medium since it is enjoyable for students. Altun and Hussein [9] stated that the film also imparts the students valuable knowledge about history, culture, and other subjects. According to Yue [10], teachers and learners can use films as scenario simulations.…”