Paper for Presentation at ICONFED 2020 "Using Films for an Online Extensive Listening Library"

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 Using Films for an Online Extensive Listening Library

Introduction

In ELT, listening and reading can be distinguished according to what types of tasks learners are asked to do. While any number of various goals could be singled out, a major contrast is often drawn between intensive vs. extensive tasks. Classroom activities are typically monopolized by intensive aspects. Although the distinction usually differentiates types of reading tasks, it can also be applied analogously to listening. For example, a class that is centered on taking the TOEFL or IELTS will emphasize intensive listening and reading questions like the ones on the tests. 

The problem is that the domination of intensive tasks in the classroom leads to a dearth of  linguistic input, especially in EFL situations. Is there a way to increase the incidental exposure of students with English such that it leads to higher motivation,  a greater engagement with language learning activities, significantly more input, and more assured language acquisition? One activity that has received a lot of interest in this regard is extensive reading. For example, schools and programs create expensive extensive reading programs for independent study using commercially published graded readers. 

However, much less attention has been directed towards programmatic extensive listening. With this in mind, this presentation and its accompanying paper will explain a methodical and systematic way to create an intensive listening program using no-cost materials that are available online--that is, open source and free software, public domain films, English-language scripts, and multilingual subtitles. Moreover, the proposed intensive listening program can be done entirely online as a part of a taught course or to manage effective independent study.

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The full paper can be read or downloaded as PDF here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yCmDN_YYMDgZdYg3OaahEhcSQfC-m14D/view?usp=sharing


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