EXPLORING THE ROLE OF MOVIES IN ASSISTING ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS FOR ADULT LEARNERS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

English speaking ability is essential in today's globalization era, especially for adult learners who need communication skills for work, social, and academic purposes. However, the learning process often faces obstacles and challenges such as limited study time, lack of self-confidence, lack of motivation to learn, and less relevant and effective learning methods. This article aims to explore the role of film media in helping adult learners improve their English speaking skills through a systematic literature review approach. This study analyzed journal articles from 2015 to 2025 relevant to the topic discussed and used inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure data validity. The results showed that film acts as an authentic input source by presenting a variety of verbal and non-verbal expressions, enriching vocabulary, and improving pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. Film can also increase the intrinsic motivation of adult learners through entertainment elements, emotional involvement, and flexibility in learning. Shadowing and dialogue imitation techniques effectively train learners' phonological sensitivity and speaking skills. However, challenges such as difficulty understanding idioms and accents, lack of teacher training, and technical limitations remain obstacles that must be overcome. With the right approach, utilizing films can be an innovative solution for learning to speak English in a contextual and meaningful way for adult learners.