THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF USING AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING
Keywords:
audiovisual materials, language teaching, communicative competence, multimedia learning, cognitive theory, language skills.Abstract
This article examines the theoretical foundations of using audiovisual materials
in language teaching and learning processes. Audiovisual materials are considered one
of the most effective instructional tools for enhancing learners’ linguistic competence,
motivation, and communicative abilities. The study analyzes key pedagogical theories
supporting audiovisual instruction, including cognitive learning theory, dual coding
theory, and communicative language teaching. Furthermore, the article explores
methodological approaches to integrating audiovisual resources into classroom
practice and evaluates their impact on learners’ language skills development. The
findings demonstrate that audiovisual materials significantly improve listening
comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, pronunciation accuracy, and learner
engagement when applied systematically and purposefully in language education.
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