LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 12 : 1 January 2012
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D.
         B. A. Sharada, Ph.D.
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         Jennifer Marie Bayer, Ph.D.
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         L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D.

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How to Utilize Films in Language Learning Classes?

Taher Bahrani
Rahmatollah Soltani

Abstract

Although the initial purpose of making various audiovisual mass media programs is to entertain various audiences, the pedagogical value embedded in different programs such as films for language learning is worth considering. The use of films to motivate and encourage language learners has been emphasized by many researchers. In the same line, various films can be utilized as a source of authentic language input for language learning. Accordingly, the present paper aims at introducing some simple steps towards the better use of films in developing language proficiency in conversation courses. In this regard, the advantages of using films as a source of authentic language input are considered first. Then, the role of the teacher is explored and some teaching suggestions are offered. Moreover, an extensive list of some criteria for selecting various parts of different films which can best help language learners enhance the language proficiency will also be introduced. The paper will conclude by introducing some teaching tips in order to enhance the application of films in language learning classrooms.

Key Words: Films, Authentic language input, Language learning

Introduction

In recent years, a great tendency towards the use of various audiovisual programs as sources of authentic language input for language learning has gained a great attention among the researchers in second/foreign language learning/acquisition. It is a well-known fact that various audiovisual materials as sources of authentic language input are a great help in stimulating and facilitating the learning of a foreign/second language. Besides, various audiovisual programs have the potential to provide the necessary language input for language learning.

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Taher Bahrani
Department of English
Mahshahr Branch
Islamic Azad University
Mahshahr
Iran
taherbahrani@yahoo.com

Rahmatollah Soltani
Department of English
Mahshahr Branch
Islamic Azad University
Mahshahr
Iran
rahmatollahsoltani63@gmail.com
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