Improving Iranian Intermediate L2 Learners’ Listening Comprehension through Watching Movie

The present study aimed at finding whether watching movie improves Iranian intermediate L2 learners’ listening comprehension. To do so, first, the researchers selected a group of 10 intermediate L2 learners, aged 15-20, from Feraasat Language Center in Isfahan. The group was homogenized through the previous term final exam. Next, one of the researchers taught the group, the first half of ‘Top Notch, 3B’ and the researchers held a pre-test (listening exam). Then, the same researcher taught the second half of the book and worked on movie tracks of mentioned part, as well. After that, the researchers held a post-test (listening exam). Finally, the researchers administered a paired t-test and Eta squared. The discussion of the results showed the positive effect of watching movie on Iranian intermediate L2 learners’ listening comprehension.

Keywords:

L2 learning , listening comprehension , listening exam , watching movie