A Movie-Based English Learning and Teaching Model Focusing on the Four Skills of English: With Reference to The Holiday

The aim of this study is to suggest a movie-based English learning and teaching model which can be implemented practically, focusing on the four skills of English, and based on The Holiday. For this purpose, a movie-based teaching model for university students was developed. For listening, various kinds of listening materials were chosen from movie scenes and put into practice. Moreover, two different accents, British and American, are simultaneously employed in each movie scene. For the purpose of enhancing speaking skills, a voice-over technique was applied in this model. In order to reinforce reading skills, the entire movie script was not put into teaching-instead, only the eight most useful scenes were chosen and implemented. For writing, simple and interesting topics were selected in order to give less stress to the students and inspire them to write. The following pedagogical implications were addressed, based on students’ feedback. First, the selection of a suitable movie is a key factor in designing a movie-based teaching model. Second, this model should explicitly aim for language learning and practice. Third, teachers should consider their school curriculum and time constraints. Lastly, teachers should be flexible in choosing and recognizing additional materials according to learners’ English levels and interest.