ENGLISH CARTOONS: A FACILITATING TOOL OR A VOCABULARY BARRIER FOR ESL LEARNERS AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL
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ESL Learners, English Cartoons, Audio Visual Aids, Vocabulary Barrier, Facilitating Tool, University LevelAbstract
The present research aims to investigate the role of English cartoons in improving the learning ability of Learners at University level. Initially, research intended to find out impact of English cartoons as facilitating tool. Secondly, research tried to investigate the role of English cartoons as vocabulary barrier for learners. Thirdly, research tried to identify the impact of English cartoons on language learning ability. A questionnaire was used for the purpose of data collection. Data was collected from 2 government universities based in Dara Ghazi khan. 120 students in all, aged between 20 and 30, participated in the study, with 75 of them being men and 45 of them being women. SPSS software was utilized in order to check the reliability of the research and the elements of regression and correlation were focused. In results, it was founded that there is positive significant impact of English cartoons on language learning. The study evaluates the body of knowledge regarding multimedia integration in education and language learning approaches. The study measures ESL learners' impressions of cartoons as educational resources and evaluates the efficiency of these visual aids in enhancing vocabulary retention and language skills through surveys and language proficiency tests. The results help teachers make decisions about how to incorporate English cartoons into curriculum design and instruction by providing insights into the possible advantages and difficulties of doing so in higher education ESL classrooms. The study were took place in Dara Ghazi Khan, and its results only applied to University of Education Dera Ghazi khan Campus and Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan. Other schools and institutions won't be list in.
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