Movie application in English speaking teaching A case study at Dong Nai Technology University

Abstract

This study was aimed at investigating how English movies can enhance EFL learners’ oral skills. The methods in this study is questionnaire, class observation and semi-structured interviews which are distributed to 180 non-majored students of 4 classes at Dong Nai Technology University. The study’s findings show that 80% of EFL students encountered difficulties in communication skills and movies make good effects in participation and interest in learning a language, which helps them to enhance speaking, listening, reading, vocabulary, and other language skills. The findings also demonstrate that language learners believe movies can better their communication skills by role playing a short favorite scene.