EFL student's perceptions and practices towards watching English movies in speaking skills development

Abstract

"The research aims to investigate the perceptions and practices of second-year English majors at the School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University in using English movies to improve their speaking skills. The research used a mixed method, combining quantitative surveys with 70 students participating in answering questions and 9 students participating in qualitative interviews. The findings of this study will provide insight into how EFL students perceive the use of English movies to develop their practical speaking skills, in using this resource. In addition, the research also proposes appropriate learning methods based on the results obtained to help secondyear students effectively improve their speaking skills. By doing so, it is expected to contribute to improving the learning outcomes and prospects of EFL students in their study and work. Keyword: English movies, perceptions, practices, English speaking skills development"