Developing EFL learners' vocabulary watching movies with subtitles

Abstract

Learning new vocabulary compromises a significant factor for success within language learning since without the adequate knowledge of words and their meaning, learners are not able to use the target language efficiently. Furthermore, if vocabulary is not learned and applied in a way that gives students exposure to language in a real target language environment, it is likely to be forgotten. In this sense, learners of the modern era benefit from the increased availability of various multimedia and technological resources, which promotes learners' spontaneous vocabulary acquisition. Specifically, watching movies with subtitles can help students become more familiar with real-world communication vocabulary. Because of this, prior research has confirmed that watching movies with subtitles does, in fact, improve vocabulary development and has identified a number of advantages of doing so.