INTRODUCTION Learning English has become a very important role nowadays. People have already used a lot of different methods to learn English. Besides from going to school to learn English, reading varieties of books, magazines, listening different kinds music, radio programs, watch movies, films, talk to native speakers or even travel aboard are good way to learn English. But what is the most interesting way to learn English? If you are tired of going to classes or reading books, there is nothing better than learning English through movies and film. Learning a foreign language is already a hard task. And the culture is different from your own. So I want to show you that learning English with movies and films will not only help you learn …show more content…
LITERATURE REVIEW
Why people should learn English through watching film or movie? What are the benefit of learn English through watching film or movie? Learning a foreign language is not easy and learners have to understand the culture, grammars, sentence structure, pronounce which is different from their country. Some of researchers found that if people found a way to learn English more enjoyable and feel unbinding, then it will be very helpful for learning English. And learn English through watching films or movies is one of most popular way and it can make people more motivating and enjoyable to learn. Kieran Donaghy, who won the British Council’s Teaching English blog award for his post on his site he state; “The site promotes the innovative and creative use of film in English language teaching and learning. All of the lesson plans revolve around the use of video and film to teach English. The site promotes cineliteracy, the ability to analyze moving images, and considers cineliteracy as a 21st
As society begins to change so do other aspects that are within that particular society. Within the articles “Why Good English is Good for You” by John Simon, “Do You Speak American” by Robert MacNeil, and “Lost in America” by Douglas McGrey, each author gives their own insight as to how social changes have impacted the language within America, as well as the implications of those changes. While they each argue different views on how those implications have benefitted or hindered the language, they all agree on the fact that the language is ever-changing.
In order to help those non-native people to be successful in the United Sates, there should have some kind of programs to help them to learn English effectively, but also to maintain their native language. Bilingual Education and ESL programs are systems that developed since the mid 1900s in the United States to reach the goal of helping non-native people with the language. There has been the argument of whether these programs are effective and necessary to maintain to help the non-native speakers. Therefore, it is important to find a way to secure the Bilingual Education and ESL programs are helpful to non-native people to learn English and maintain their native language. According to the overall practice of these programs in the
Many of their learning needs are similar to those of other children and young people learning in our schools. However, these learners also have distinct and different needs from other learners by virtue of the fact that they are learning in and through another language, and that they come from cultural backgrounds and communities with different understandings and expectations of education, language and learning”. (NALDIC, 1999).
Many kids in school are wanting to learn a new language away from their native language but many students are wondering what language is going to help them the most in the future. English is the clear answer for these students that are wondering what new language to learn for a number of reasons. Through different articles through the book “Language: A Reader for Writers” it discusses how language is the most successful and most useful language to speak. College students who want to learn a second language, that have not learned English, should learn English because it is the most widely used language in the world and it is the most useful language to learn.
“One of the greatest and most influential filmmakers of all time”, Federico Fellini once stated that “A different language is a different vision of life” and I, in my turn tend to say that he was perfectly right. A person who speaks more than one language can experience multiple personalities, visions and reflections consisting which language is he speaking. High School students should comprehend the real benefit of speaking a foreign language. Being a multilingual myself and speaking fluently four languages and studying another two, I consider that I am qualified enough to persuade that my argument is strong, plausible and not ultimately-right. In the following paragraphs I am going to address the following three reasons why should other High School students learn at least one foreign language? Firstly, learning a new language enhances performances in the academic domain and makes you smarter. Secondly, knowing a new language is a high estimated and a very valuable characteristic in your professional CV. Thirdly, international travel is more pleasant through knowing a foreign language.
Just look at the documentaries that are able to provide a visual aide to the subjects that they discuss using film. Due to this learning about history, science and other topics has never been more exciting. Even shows and movies whose main point isn’t to teach has benefits as well. Most if not all storylines have some form of positive moral or take away message that the viewer can then apply to daily life. Media also provides a more simple way to learn a new language. It’s a common practice nowadays to watch movies and television shows produced by native speakers of the language you are attempting to learn. This provides an easier way to make sure you have the correct pronunciation and hearing the words in a storyline context makes it easier for you to learn. Even if you watch the foreign made media with subtitles you’ll still have a very realistic way to learn more about another culture. Television and movies can also inspire. Many of our greatest engineers, scientists, and astronauts of today first discovered their passion by watching programs such as Star Trek and Star Wars and now use it to contribute to
Discrimination will always be in the world and when it comes to schools its even worst. We cannot even go to school without some type of racial slur being said to you. The Justice Department here in society can investigate these types of action against someone not getting into school based on their skin color or national origin.
Ever since day one children are told everyone is different and unique in their own way. In writing one can learn every single writer has their own style just like humans not one is the same. Some are fantastic inspiring writers and one can see that by reading their work. Others strengths can be in other subjects such as math, and as previously stated one can see that in their work as it lacks some of the passion, creativity, and structure that great writers have.
Learning any language can always be tricky depending on how you’re taught. Sofia created a video showing that learning a language at a young age is an effective way to become fluent. Sofia started the video by introducing us to her family and expressing to us that she comes from a cultural family who's primary language is Spanish. She also showed us how she and her brothers learned English in various ways that fit each of their needs. As the video came to a close she showed the effectiveness of these specific learning habits they were introduced to, which lead to there fluency in the English language.
Taking an English class during college is important for a fundamental education, because regardless of the major I chose, I must able to communicate well in written and spoken words. After all, in the future, when I try to obtain a job, the corporations will most likely base their decision on my ability to express ideas and opinions in a sophisticated and correct manner. Therefore, increasing my knowledge and skills in English will increase my opportunities to success. Yet, currently, many students try to avoid taking English class due to the great amount of practice and dedication that requires. This, in the long run, decreases their abilities to analyze, express and critique ideas.
In today’s society, there are many reasons why people in the world need to know the fundamentals of using Standard English. When working in a business environment, we as employees need to know how to use Standard English to compete in the world and become successful. Many opportunities and rewards can come from learning how to use proper Standard English. There are many reasons why people should use Standard English in an office or workspace frequently, and using non-standard English can lead to many effects on your outlook as a professional.
My interest in learning English is due to the fact that I have always liked to challenge myself. Even though many of my friends and family warned me from majoring in English, as it would be difficult for me, I have accepted the challenge. I have always felt that learning English would increase myself confidence and have people around me impressed. This interest has also grown through my passion in learning about languages, cultures, and traditions. Where I come from, Saudi Arabia, a big number of people came from different countries and spoke different languages. I have realized that English could be a means to interact with a lot of people speaking different languages. I have also realized that English is the lingua franca of today’s world with no close rivals. Learning English actually
It is not uncommon to say that grammar instruction plays an important role in language teaching. Regarding the status and importance of grammar teaching, a variety of opinions have been made. Batstone (1994) states that “language without grammar would be chaotic: countless words without the indispensable guidelines for how they can be ordered and modified” (p. 4). More vividly, Wang (2010) makes two similes. She compares grammar to the frame of a house, which is a decisive factor to ensure the solidness of it. Additionally, she regards grammar as a walking stick, whose function is to help and support students to learn English. Thus, the nature of grammar instruction manifests its own significance as it helps students
If we want to learn English as foreign language there are couples of method with the help of we can learn foreign language. There are following methods that plays important role to teaching foreign languages.
“In the world were over seven thousand languages have exisisted, one language had become dominate. This dominant language is English.” “In the majority of countries throughout the world speak English as their second or first language, no longer just America or England.” English has taken many forms, American English, the Queen’s English, Australian, Canadian English, and several others. Even American English has taken several types of English, Jersey English, East Coast English, West Coast English, Southern English, slang English, and Ebonics. All of these languages have major variants between them, but are all of them are still understood aboard. Without English the world couldn’t operate,