Author/Authors :
Chone, Liaw Shun Universiti Teknologi MARA - Academy of Language Studies, Malaysia , Heng, Lim Teck Universiti Teknologi MARA - Academy of Language Studies, Malaysia , Muhamad, Sabariah Universiti Teknologi MARA - Academy of Language Studies, Malaysia , Nah, Er Ann Universiti Teknologi MARA - Academy of Language Studies, Malaysia , Terng, Hoe Foo Universiti Teknologi MARA - Academy of Language Studies, Malaysia
Abstract :
The learning of foreign languages has always been a daunting task for both learners and educators. The existing learning tools do not caterror effective foreign language learning. FoLLetS courseware attempts to address this problem by incorporating audio, visual and text (via subtitles) In using FoLLetS, learners have autonomy in the learning process. In this study, 30 elementary learners of French, Mandarin and Japanese evaluated the courseware and the majority jound it useful in enhancing their learning of foreign languages through film subtitling. They also provided comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the courseware.
Keywords :
film subtitling , learner autonomy , video clips , cv language learning , subtitles
