The Effect Of English Film On Students Listening Comprehension Skills
Keywords:
English-language films, listening comprehension, EFL students, motivation, qualitative studyAbstract
This study investigates the effect of English-language films on students’ listening comprehension skills at SMAN 2 Sidrap. The research was motivated by the challenges students face in understanding authentic spoken English, including varied accents, speech rates, and idiomatic expressions. Using a qualitative descriptive case study design, data were collected through observation sheets, semi-structured interviews, and listening comprehension tests administered to 20 eleventh-grade students before and after watching the film The Wild Robot.
The findings revealed significant improvements in students’ listening comprehension. After the intervention, students demonstrated better understanding of spoken English, reduced difficulties with accents and fast speech, and an enriched vocabulary. Moreover, their motivation to learn and confidence in listening without subtitles increased notably. The majority of students (90%) described the experience as enjoyable and effective, highlighting films as a meaningful and engaging medium for language learning.
This research concludes that English-language films can effectively enhance listening comprehension by providing authentic linguistic input, cultural context, and engaging audiovisual support. Teachers are encouraged to integrate films into classroom activities as a creative strategy to improve students’ listening skills, while students are recommended to continue watching English films independently to reinforce their learning.
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