The Students’ Perception on Watching English Movie for Speaking Performance

Kikan Laila Arinil Haque(1*), Testiana Deni Wijayatiningsih(2)


(1) Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
(2) Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


Speaking proficiency is vital in studying English, particularly for pupils in the digital age. Nonetheless, numerous students continue to encounter challenges in speaking English owing to insufficient exposure to genuine language resources and a scarcity of  practice opportunities. This study investigates students' perspectives on utilizing English films to enhance their speaking abilities in English assignments. The study utilized a descriptive qualitative approach to elucidate students' perspectives and experiences. The participants comprised 30 students from the second, sixth, and eighth semesters at Muhammadiyah University of Semarang. Data were gathered using questionnaires as the primary instrument. The study's data were analyzed descriptively to ascertain students' perceptions of the influence of watching English films on their speaking performance. The investigation indicated that most students experienced increased motivation, confidence, and an enhanced ability to comprehend pronunciation, vocabulary, and phrases after viewing English films. In conclusion, viewing English films can be an effective and entertaining supplementary medium for enhancing students' speaking skills, particularly for academic tasks. Educators should incorporate film-based activities in speaking  lessons to enhance student interest and speaking skills.

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Students’ Perception, Speaking, Watching English Movie

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