Investigating EFL learners' preception about using american movies as a tool for developing pronunciation

Abstract

Nowadays, with the raise of English language worldwide, it became essential for the learners of all ages to learn the correct English pronunciation because it is the most important element in speaking. Therefore, teaching pronunciation with the right method is essential to help the EFL learners improve it. The present study investigates the influence of American movies on EFL learners' pronunciation, the main aim of the study is to identify if watching American movies is an effective tool to improve learners’ pronunciation. The data is collected from twenty L3 students who answered a questionnaire which include close-ended and open-ended questions using a descriptive design both qualitative and quantitative. The results shows that English movies can be used as a tool to enhance EFL learners' English pronunciation. The results also reveal that American movies can improve the student's pronunciation skills. Therefore, it is important to consider incorporating movies as a teaching tool.