TEACHING CULTURAL ASPECTS OF ENGLISH THROUGH MOVIES AND TV SERIES
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Cultural Competence, Language Teaching, Audiovisual Media, EFL Learners, Intercultural Awareness, Movies in Education, TV Series and Language LearningAbstract
In the ever-globalizing world, teaching a language is no longer confined to grammar and vocabulary alone. Culture and language are inextricably linked, and without understanding the cultural underpinnings of a language, communication remains incomplete. This paper explores the role of movies and TV series as authentic audiovisual materials in teaching the cultural aspects of English to learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). It examines the theoretical foundations, practical implications, methodological approaches, and potential challenges associated with integrating cinematic content into cultural instruction. The article concludes with insights into fostering intercultural competence through media-based pedagogy.
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