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Several researchers and educators have addressed the growing significance of using movies to improve English teaching and learning. In terms of theoretical foundations, pedagogical considerations, and learner perspectives, a number of academic research have presented important findings about the use of movies. However, more research has to be done, as numerous academics have suggested in their suggestions for further study. The purpose of this study is to explore how UNITAR students perceive and experience watching English-language movies in terms of how well they learn English in the classroom specifically focusing on the writing and speaking skills. The study involved 54 students from UNITAR in total. The data was collected through an online survey using Google Forms which consisted of a three-section questionnaire: demographic profile, students’ listening skills and students’ speaking skills. Pie charts and bar graphs produced from Google Forms were used to analyse the data in a detailed manner. The findings showed that using movies has mostly aided UNITAR students in enhancing their writing, oral abilities, vocabulary, curiosity, and motivation. This study contributes to the corpus of knowledge on the topic of using movies to teach and learn languages and is useful for educators and instructors.
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