EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES TOWARDS WATCHING ENGLISH MOVIES IN SPEAKING SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

نویسندگان

  • Nguyen Thi Anh Lien High-qualified English Studies Program, Department of English Language and Culture, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam
  • Thai Cong Dan Senior Lecturer, Dr., School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejae.v9i1.5335

کلمات کلیدی:

English movies, perceptions, practices, speaking skills development

چکیده

This study investigates the awareness and practice of using English films to develop EFL students' speaking skills. The research aims to investigate the perceptions and practices of the second-year English majors at School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Vietnam in using English movies to improve their speaking skills. The research used a mixed method, combining quantitative surveys with 70 students participating in answering questions and 9 students participating in qualitative interviews. The findings of this study will provide insight into how EFL students perceive the use of English films to develop their practical speaking skills, in using this resource. In addition, the research also proposes appropriate learning methods based on the results obtained to help second-year students effectively improve their speaking skills. By doing so, it is expected to contribute to improving the learning outcomes and prospects of EFL students in their study and work.

بیوگرافی نویسندگان

  • Nguyen Thi Anh Lien، High-qualified English Studies Program, Department of English Language and Culture, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam

    Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Lien is currently a senior in High-Qualified English Studies Program, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University (CTU), Vietnam, and will graduate from CTU in June 2024. She is interested in doing research about linguistics, intercultural communication, EFL learning and teaching at any levels. She can be reached at lienb2005260@student.ctu.edu.vn

  • Thai Cong Dan، Senior Lecturer, Dr., School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam

    Mr. Thai Cong Dan, is currently senior lecturer of English, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University (CTU), Vietnam, -cum-a project manager. He has held his PhD at Naresuan University, Thailand since 2010 in Educational Administration (English program). He got his MA in Cultural aspects and Literature in University of Notre Dame du Lac, Indiana, USA in 1999. His main research interests are TEF/TESOL issues, intercultural communication, high school and higher education levels in English learning and teaching, English program management, curriculum design, testing and evaluation, ESP for Tourism, Political Education, Food Technology, professional development and educational administration. He can be reached at tcdan@ctu.edu.vn.

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2024-04-24

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دوره 9 شماره 1 (2024)

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