USING ENGLISH SUBTITLED MOVIES TO LEARN MODAL VERBS: A STUDY ON EFL STUDENTS’

Hazahra, Hazahra (2026) USING ENGLISH SUBTITLED MOVIES TO LEARN MODAL VERBS: A STUDY ON EFL STUDENTS’. Undergraduate Thesis thesis, UIN K.H Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan.

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Abstract

This research is motivated by the challenges experienced by EFL students in understanding and using modal verbs accurately in various communicative contexts. English subtitled movies offer authentic audiovisual input that enables learners to observe modal verbs as they naturally occur in real life interactions. This study aims to investigate the use of English subtitled movies in supporting EFL students’ learning of modal verbs. A qualitative research design was employed using content analysis of selected English subtitled movies and supported by interviews with EFL students. The findings show that modal verbs presented in movie dialogues help students understand several key aspects of modal verb usage, namely: (1) expressing obligation and rules, (2) giving advice and interpersonal support, (3) encouraging self discipline and commitment, (4) developing sensitivity to expectations and opinions in communication, and (5) promoting awareness of responsibility and fairness in outcomes. These aspects are conveyed through contextualized dialogues that allow students to connect grammatical forms with situational meaning. In addition, the study indicates that English subtitled movies assist EFL students in developing a more flexible and contextual understanding of modal verbs, making them more confident in using modal verbs appropriately in real communication.

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