Audiovisual material as mean to enhance language learning

Abstract

Nowadays, there are innovative tools to promote the language learning with easy access to modern gadgets because of the dependent lifestyle on technology. As researcher, I should keep up with sources to show the way how to work with audiovisual resources. The following research has taken into account visual aid focused on TV series and movies with a script, English subtitles and body language as linguistic support of the audiovisual material in order to implement meaningful assignments that facilitate the development of language skills in an EFL context. The main goal is to find out the way which students could develop their language skills in the classroom through audiovisual resources taking into account interesting content in order to increase their level of understanding about the videos. Based on the findings, audiovisual material oriented to Content Based Instruction offers contextualized content that can include communicative situations; even CBI allows better comprehension focused on the interests and needs of the target population. Audiovisual material as pedagogical tool helps promoting language learning with meaningful experiences that encourage students to develop language skills, its content that presents real-life situations offers chances to discuss topics related to the students´ lives. Students recognize the role of interaction as an important part of language learning, because they are willing to work with audiovisual material which provides them realistic situations related to their daily life to put them into practice personal information through meaningful role-plays .