MEDICAL ENGLISH LEARNING THROUGH AUTHENTIC MOVIES: EXTRA-LINGUISTIC FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE STUDY OF MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

Authors

  • Ilona Israilova
  • Tashmetova Gulfura
  • Tashxodjayeva Patima
  • Mirrahimova Gulbakhor
  • Fayzullaev Sarvar

Keywords:

movies in education; authentic learning; media in language learning; ESP teaching, EFL teaching,EMI,EMP, interactive learning, extralinguistic factors

Abstract

The article is devoted to the role of extralinguistic factors while teaching ESP via authenthic movies about medicine. This research is based on the researchers own experience in teaching English as a second language, including the privilege of conducting a long terms experiments with the students of medical university. It considers the attempt to examine and analyze agents influencing the process of language acquisition with the help of video platforms. Visual aids play a crucial role in the process of mastering a foreign language. The fact of complexity of medical terminology complicates the task of learning it in a foreign language. Therefore, the article involves the research, based on empirical method trying to prove the efficiency of using movies in the process of English language learning. Extralinguistic factors act as the environment, providing the evolving and developing atmosphere for studying. Specific form of the lesson using media forms is not burdened with strict rules that must be followed, however, the outcome of the investigation has shown considerably high performance. The specific qualified language presented in medical movies may help to get higher motivation in the formation and development of the foreign language professional competence of the English language learners.

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Published

2021-09-28