Enhancing EFL Students’ Speaking Proficiency through the Utilization of English Movies

Abstract

The undeniable correlation between listening and speaking underscores the notion that proficient listeners often manifest prowess in spoken communication. Consequently, the extensive exposure to English movies plays a pivotal role in enhancing the speaking skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners, providing them with an avenue to surmount linguistic challenges. The technological advancements in the form of digital videos, English films, and the ubiquity of video-streaming platforms have made movies readily accessible for language learning purposes, contributing to the evolution of EFL. This research delves into the significance of watching movies as a means to address speaking difficulties. Conducted with thirty-five EFL university students pursuing Master’s degrees at Ziane Achour University, Djelfa, this study employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, utilizing questionnaires and interviews to construct a comprehensive framework. The data analysis emphasizes that watching English movies is a pivotal factor in overcoming challenges associated with fluent English speaking.

Keywords

• movies
• second language acquisition
• listening comprehension