Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics and Literature (JETLEE)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics and Literature (JETLEE)

Movie Script-Based Learning: Best Practice to Improve Speaking Skills in EFL Classroom?

Yuzar, Ella (Unknown)
Muntasir, Muntasir (Unknown)
Rahman , Fadhlur (Unknown)
Kholid, Mohammad (Unknown)
Azmy, Khairul (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2026

Abstract

In communication, speaking acts as a productive skill that allows a person to convey ideas and meanings through voice articulation. In the context of English learning, it is important to find method/approach/technique that can stimulate students' interest in practicing speaking skills. Script from a movie offers advantages in improving speaking skills as they are able to capture students' attention and stimulate their curiosity. The aim of this paper is to assess the impact of employing movie scripts in the classroom to enhance students' speaking abilities. Fifty-eight English department students from a State Islamic University in Aceh participated in the study. They were divided into two groups: control (NUMS-None of Using Movie Script) and experimental (UMS-Using Movie Script). Prior to and subsequent to the treatment, they were screened. The students in the experimental group were assigned a task to create a video recording in groups of five characters from a movie at the conclusion of each meeting. They were also provided with a movie script and interactive instruction by the teachers. The results of the study suggest that there was a substantial difference between the pre-test and post-test. The mean difference of both post-tests was 65.9310 for the experimental group and 55.5862 for the control group. As the result, students' speaking ability improved after they learned how to use movie scripts properly, which enabled them to gain confidence, overcome the challenge of memorizing the script, easily organize ideas, and enrich their vocabulary stock. Accordingly, the mean score of the pre-test increased more than that of the post-test.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jetlee

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

JETLEE (Journal of English Language Teaching, Linguistics, and Literature) is an academic/peer-reviewed journal published twice a year (June and December). It is dedicated to promoting scholarly exchange among teachers and researchers in the field of languages. The scope of JETLEE includes the ...