Author(s)

Shiqi Cai ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Foreign Languages, Guangzhou College of Commerce, Guangzhou, China

Corresponding Author

Shiqi Cai

ABSTRACT

This essay investigates the integration of audiovisual input, particularly TV series, into the acquisition of second language (L2) vocabulary acquisition. Drawing on Krashen's Input Hypothesis, which emphasizes the importance of comprehensible input in language learning, the essay reviews three empirical studies that explore the effectiveness of audiovisual materials in vocabulary learning and the study finds that audiovisual materials can facilitate vocabulary acquisition incidentally, with factors like the frequency of occurrence and cognitive relatedness playing significant roles. Additionally, the use of on-screen imagery and captions can further enhance learning outcomes, especially for intermediate learners. The paper then proposes a teaching section that integrates TV series into the curriculum, encouraging students to engage with authentic language materials and promoting incidental learning through repeated exposure. The proposed approach aims to enhance the overall learning experience and improve vocabulary acquisition for learners of English as a Foreign Language.

KEYWORDS

Audiovisual Materials, Vocabulary Acquisition, English as a Foreign Language, Input Hypothesis, TV Series, EFL Teaching

CITE THIS PAPER

Shiqi Cai, Application of Audiovisual Input into L2 Vocabulary Acquisition. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2024) Vol. 7: 197-202. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2024.070629.

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