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Promoting English language learning among limited English proficiency learners through movies

English language learning in a non-native environment is always a challenge. This is especially so among limited English proficiency (LEP) learners. Despite having eleven years of instructions in English in primary and secondary school, there are still quite a number of LEP learners entering the...

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Main Authors: Rozmel Abdul Latiff,, Nor Hasni Mokhtar,, Raja Hanani Raja Mushahar,, Michi Farida Abdul Halim,
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Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2021
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spelling my-ukm.journal.178722022-01-08T12:43:40Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17872/ Promoting English language learning among limited English proficiency learners through movies Rozmel Abdul Latiff, Nor Hasni Mokhtar, Raja Hanani Raja Mushahar, Michi Farida Abdul Halim, English language learning in a non-native environment is always a challenge. This is especially so among limited English proficiency (LEP) learners. Despite having eleven years of instructions in English in primary and secondary school, there are still quite a number of LEP learners entering the university. This may be attributed to lack of exposure to the language, as classroom instruction alone is not sufficient for mastery of a second language. Although English is widely spoken in Malaysia, this does not apply to all communities, especially in rural areas. In such circumstances, watching movies in the target language can provide the necessary exposure, the ample amount of listening and reading in the target language, which provides the comprehensible input essential for language acquisition. Movies also come with closed captions, which not only help the learner recognize the words but also enable them to look up the words in a dictionary. An action research was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of using movies in a Foundation English course. This paper details the implementation of movie viewing in the course and presents the usability and appropriateness of using English movies in the acquisition of English language skills and creating cultural awareness among LEP learners. Finally, this paper highlights the learners’ responses regarding their experience in watching the movies. These responses provide invaluable insights into the impetus for future use of movies in the ESL classroom. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2021 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17872/1/52295-171710-1-PB.pdf Rozmel Abdul Latiff, and Nor Hasni Mokhtar, and Raja Hanani Raja Mushahar, and Michi Farida Abdul Halim, (2021) Promoting English language learning among limited English proficiency learners through movies. MALIM: Jurnal Pengajian Umum Asia Tenggara, 22 . pp. 126-138. ISSN 1511-8393 https://ejournals.ukm.my/malim/issue/view/1438
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description English language learning in a non-native environment is always a challenge. This is especially so among limited English proficiency (LEP) learners. Despite having eleven years of instructions in English in primary and secondary school, there are still quite a number of LEP learners entering the university. This may be attributed to lack of exposure to the language, as classroom instruction alone is not sufficient for mastery of a second language. Although English is widely spoken in Malaysia, this does not apply to all communities, especially in rural areas. In such circumstances, watching movies in the target language can provide the necessary exposure, the ample amount of listening and reading in the target language, which provides the comprehensible input essential for language acquisition. Movies also come with closed captions, which not only help the learner recognize the words but also enable them to look up the words in a dictionary. An action research was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of using movies in a Foundation English course. This paper details the implementation of movie viewing in the course and presents the usability and appropriateness of using English movies in the acquisition of English language skills and creating cultural awareness among LEP learners. Finally, this paper highlights the learners’ responses regarding their experience in watching the movies. These responses provide invaluable insights into the impetus for future use of movies in the ESL classroom.
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author Rozmel Abdul Latiff,
Nor Hasni Mokhtar,
Raja Hanani Raja Mushahar,
Michi Farida Abdul Halim,
spellingShingle Rozmel Abdul Latiff,
Nor Hasni Mokhtar,
Raja Hanani Raja Mushahar,
Michi Farida Abdul Halim,
Promoting English language learning among limited English proficiency learners through movies
author_facet Rozmel Abdul Latiff,
Nor Hasni Mokhtar,
Raja Hanani Raja Mushahar,
Michi Farida Abdul Halim,
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title Promoting English language learning among limited English proficiency learners through movies
title_short Promoting English language learning among limited English proficiency learners through movies
title_full Promoting English language learning among limited English proficiency learners through movies
title_fullStr Promoting English language learning among limited English proficiency learners through movies
title_full_unstemmed Promoting English language learning among limited English proficiency learners through movies
title_sort promoting english language learning among limited english proficiency learners through movies
publisher Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
publishDate 2021
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