International Journal of Teaching and Learning (INJOTEL)
Vol. 3 No. 5 (2025): MAY

IMPROVING EFL STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF ENGLISH DIALECTS BY WATCHING ENGLISH MOVIES OF DIFFERENT DIALECTS WITHOUT SUBTITLES

Cindy Salsabila Ginting (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Sahmiral Amri Rajagukguk (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Anggun Siska Pratiwi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Sakinah Azzahra (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 May 2025

Abstract

This study demonstrates that exposing EFL students to English movies of different dialects without subtitles significantly improves their understanding of English dialects. A quasi-experimental design with 10 Indonesian university students was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the method. The treatment group's significant improvement in speaking and listening skills over the control group underscores the value of immersive and naturalistic language learning experiences. These findings suggest that incorporating non-subtitled English movies into EFL curricula can provide students with practical, real-world language exposure that enhances their linguistic and intercultural competence. Therefore, it is recommended that educators incorporate non-subtitled English movies into their teaching strategies to create engaging and authentic learning experiences, improve language comprehension, foster collaborative learning, and increase student motivation.Future research could explore the long-term effects and broader applicability of this method.

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Journal Info

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INJOTEL

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Education Mathematics Other

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International Journal of Teaching and Learning (INJOTEL) publishes articles on education and learning in general. Contains articles / research results written by experts, scientists, practitioners, and reviewers in the field of education and learning. Some of International Journal of Teaching and ...