An Indonesian EFL Adult Learner’s Perception of Learning English by Using Movies

Abstract

Among the many learning media that are used as research material, there is research that focuses on movies. Hence, this research aims to analyze the English learning style of an EFL student through movies. The method is a case study which involves semi-structured interviews with several questions formulated based on 1 construct: The perception of learning English through watching movies (Tomalin, 1986; Sherman, 2003). An EFL student who has been consistently learning English through movies was recruited as the participant. This research focuses on the impact of watching English movies on the development of a learner's English skills. The result shows that there are 3 themes obtained from the data: first is the importance of audio presence and visual presence in learning, second is EFL learner’s high interest in English, and the last is an increase in English skills. Learning English through movies has indeed helped the participant to be motivated and enjoy the learning process. Thus, it can be said that movies significantly help students to polish their English skills. This method is significant to be considered as one of alternative media to learn English for EFL learners.