Abstract：With the globalization of the world economy, English plays a very important role in the world. Our country urgently needs a lot of outstanding talents for English, but the communicative competence of the students and the effectiveness of English learning have always been in an embarrassing situation. Thus, this thesis is mainly on the effectiveness of English audio-visual learning through the adoption of the English movies, in order to improve communicative competence of the college students.

The thesis draws a conclusion that most of the students have a positive attitude to English audio-visual learning assisted by English movies, which has obvious advantages than textbook-based learning. It is a practicable and effective way to improve students’ English audio-visual learning ability. It can stimulate students’ interest in learning English, thereby enhance the students’ enthusiasm and initiative of learning English, improve students’ English audio-visual learning proficiency and have a significant effect on developing their integrated language skills in a relaxed atmosphere. Therefore, this method to improve students’ English audio-visual learning ability is feasible and can achieve better effects.

Keywords:  English movie  College students  English audio-visual learning  Effectiveness

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 Background of the Research-1

1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Research-1

1.3 Overview of the Research-2

Chapter Two Literature Review-3

2.1 Theoretical Basis for This Study-3

2.1.1 Motivation Theory-3

2.1.2 Context Theory-3

2.2 Previous Studies on Applying English Movies to English Audio-visual Learning-4

2.2.1 Studies Abroad-4

2.2.2 Studies at Home-5

Chapter Three The Effectiveness of the English Movies on English Audio-visual Learning-6

3.1 Having Pure Pronunciation-6

3.2 Stimulating Students’ Enthusiasm for Learning English-7

3.3 Improving Students’ English Listening and Speaking Ability-7

3.4 Promoting Cross-cultural Awareness Training for Students-8

3.5 Enhancing Students’ English Vocabulary Learning-9

Chapter Four The Methods to Promote English Audio-visual Learning by English Movies-11

4.1 Selecting the Appropriate English Movies-11

4.2 Watching a Variety of Movies-11

4.3 Understanding the Cultural Background of the Movie-12

4.4 Boosting Cultural Appreciation-12

4.5 Combining Intensive Listening with Extensive Listening-12

Chapter Five Conclusion-14

References-15