MULTIMODAL LEARNING AND AUTHENTIC VIDEOS: THE ROLE OF BODY LANGUAGE, GESTURES, AND FACIAL EXPRESSIONS IN COMPREHENSION

Nigina Muhtarova

doi:10.2024/wt79a280

Authors

Nigina Muhtarova Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2024/wt79a280

Keywords:

Multimodal learning, authentic videos, body language, gestures, facial expressions, nonverbal communication, second language acquisition

Abstract

Multimodal learning involves the integration of multiple sensory inputs—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—to enhance language acquisition and comprehension. Authentic video materials provide a rich multimodal context where body language, gestures, and facial expressions serve as critical components of meaning-making. This article explores the theoretical foundations of multimodal learning in second language acquisition (SLA) and examines the role of nonverbal communication in aiding comprehension. Additionally, it discusses instructional strategies for effectively utilizing authentic videos to improve multimodal literacy among EFL learners.

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