Dergiler / Transynergy Journal of Translation, Literature and Linguistics / 2023 / Volume 2, Issue 1
The Effects of Subtitles on Language Learning
- Sayfa
- 14–30
- DOI
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Özet
The use of subtitles to teach a foreign language can facilitate students’ motivation and reduce anxiety in the language-learning process. This study is conducted to find out the effects of using subtitles on language learning. We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 students who watch subtitled movies regularly in their free time. The results of our study pointed out that watching subtitled movies helps learners improve their learning skills and motivates them to learn more about the target language. In addition, subtitles can enhance engagement in learning, and they help the learner acquire basic knowledge of language. However, more research is required to get most of the subtitled movies as instructional materials to use in language learning classrooms.
Abstract
The use of subtitles to teach a foreign language can facilitate students’ motivation and reduce anxiety in the language-learning process. This study is conducted to find out the effects of using subtitles on language learning. We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 students who watch subtitled movies regularly in their free time. The results of our study pointed out that watching subtitled movies helps learners improve their learning skills and motivates them to learn more about the target language. In addition, subtitles can enhance engagement in learning, and they help the learner acquire basic knowledge of language. However, more research is required to get most of the subtitled movies as instructional materials to use in language learning classrooms.