Belyaeva O.I., Serednickaya A.E.Films and TV Series in English as an Effective Method of Learning English

Olga Ilyinichna Belyaeva, English teacher, gymnasium 6, Izobilnaya str., 16, 400026 Volgograd, Russian Federation, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3387-1008

Alisa Evgenyevna Serednickaya, 10th gradestudent, gymnasium 6, Izobilnaya str., 16, 400026 Volgograd, Russian Federation,amortens@yandex.ru,https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3568-4364


Abstract.The article reveals the ability of films and TV series to act as effective aids to improve English language skills. On the basis of the sociological survey of the respondents' age from 14 to 17 years old, analysis and formulation of the conclusions the advantages of this method of learning English have been determined. Watching films in English develops oral comprehension. [8, с. 704] Watching films in the original language will be useful to learn the natural speech and colloquial vocabulary that will be needed when communicating with native speakers. As for the characteristics of another culture, you can get acquainted with the customs, traditions and mentality of native English speakers by watching films and TV series in English.

In processing the results of the sociological survey, the subjective side of the question was revealed, i.e. the respondents' own attitudes towards watching films as a method of learning English. This was done by answering a number of questions such as: if the respondents would like to improve their level of English, if the respondents would use this method of language learning; how well they think information is learnt when watching films in the original language, etc.

As a result of the research for this work and the data of the sociological survey, practical guidelines were developed for those who chose this method of learning English.

Key words: learning English, watching English films and series, films and series for different levels of English proficiency, aids to improving English level. [8, с.1045]

Citation. Belyaeva O.I., Serednickaya A.E. Films and TV Series in English as an Effective Method of Learning English // Artium Magister. - 2022. - Vol. 22. - No. 2. - pp. 28-33.


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