Subtitled Audio-visual Material for Teaching EFL Listening Comprehension and Vocabulary
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2023-05-18Autor
Betancourt Fajardo, Erika Jazmina
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The purpose of this research synthesis is to analyze the effects of subtitled audio-visual material
on listening comprehension and vocabulary learning in English as a foreign language as well as
the students' perceptions of the use of this material. Sixteen empirical studies published over a
period of 20 years and focused mainly on the teaching and learning of English as a foreign
language were analyzed. The results of the analysis showed that the use of audio-visual material
with subtitles could have a positive effect on listening comprehension and vocabulary learning;
however, negative effects and no effects were also found. Similarly, students' perceptions were
mostly positive, stating that subtitled audio-visual material helps them to improve their listening
comprehension, learn new words, and obtain correct pronunciation. In addition, the students
concluded that the audio-visual material is an interesting and motivating tool.