Using Movies in EFL Classrooms

Abstract

This research examines the attitudes and awareness of foreign language (EFL) learners towards the integration of English movies into their classes in terms of improving their foreign language skills. 25 intermediate-level students studying English in the Faculty of Education and Humanities in the Philology Department at International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia, participated in this study. The students watched the movies at home, and the films were analyzed during lectures. After analyzing the films, the students were asked 7 questions in order to assess their awareness of using films in ELT classrooms. The findings of the study indicated that the students had positive attitudes towards the use of movies in their classes in terms of improving their language skills. Until quite recently, it was difficult to find pedagogically sound film material to help students improve their language through watching films, and teachers had to spend many hours creating their own materials. However, with the advent of the internet, there is now a wealth of online resources for both language teachers and their students. This study is valuable for teachers who are willing to use movies in their classes as a tool to improve their learners' foreign language level.