Abstract: This study, from a series of theoretical basis, combined with the current situation of listening teaching in junior middle school, attempts to demonstrate the functions of English films in listening teaching in junior middle school in four aspects: providing authentic language; arousing curiosity; catching attention and promoting memory; enriching cultural knowledge. Since teachers play a leading role in listening teaching in junior middle school for a very long time, there is no authentic language environment, which is not beneficial to motivate the interests of students’. Application of the English films is an effective method in listening teaching in junior middle school. Study on functions of English films in listening teaching has a positive effect on Listening Teaching.

Key words: English films, listening teaching, junior middle school

CONTENTS

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction...1

2. Theoretical basis of listening teaching..2

3. Present situation of listening teaching in junior middle school.3

4. Functions of using English films in listening teaching.3

4.1 Providing authentic language

4.2 Arousing curiosity

4.3 Catching attention and promoting memory

4.4 Enriching cultural knowledge

5. Application of English films in listening teaching8

5.1 Selecting suitable films

5.2 Explaining related vocabulary

5.3 Dictating dialogues according to the Chinese subtitles

5.4 Repeating and adapting plot

6. Conclusion12

Bibliography.14

Acknowledgements..15