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A Study of American TV Series Lines on Improving College Students' English-Speaking Skills
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Abstract
Amid the modernization of education, enhancing the English-speaking abilities of college students has become an essential priority. American dramas are chosen as learning tools for their vivid images and easy-to-understand features. The close-to-life lines in American dramas meet the requirements for college students to improve their speaking ability, which is close to the native language expression and accurate and fluent. Therefore, the author chose this topic. This study adopts a quantitative research method to collect data through a questionnaire survey and uses SPSS AU for descriptive statistical analysis. The questionnaire data analysis reveals that the frequency of American drama viewing among the surveyed college students fluctuates around three times per week, with relatively short viewing durations, none of which exceed one hour per session. It is concluded that more than half of them choose to watch American dramas because their classroom teachers recommend them. The lines of American dramas that are close to life are more suitable for improving college students' English speaking ability, such as The Big Bang Theory, Friends, Modern Family, and so on. Through this study, Teachers and parents can improve the learning efficiency of college students and make them more confident in English communication, which not only improves the comprehensive quality of college students' English but also helps them prepare for their future speeches on the international stage.
Keywords
English Speaking Skills, American TV series, University student
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Niu,J. (2024). A Study of American TV Series Lines on Improving College Students' English-Speaking Skills. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,77,22-26.
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