@article{2017,title={CREATIVE ACTIVITIES IN LANGUAGE TEACHING BY USING AN ENGLISH FILM CALLED AKEELAH AND THE SPELLING BEE},abstractNode={AbstractThe aim of this study is to give an overview of twelve activities by using a film to teach English to students who study it as a second language. Language authorities accept that language learners seem to be more motivated when a film is involved, especially when it is an authentic supportive activity. Watching films is not enough by itself in language learning. This is probably because of watching it with subtitles in students’ own language but not in English. An English film can be used in many class activities to open a way to focus on the language and culture. With a good planning it creates a warm atmosphere among the students and it is helpful to reach an objective as a pastime activity too. It should be kept in mind that methods can especially work best only if it is done with pleasure. Using these activities gives students courage, motivation, and increases their stimulation. Oral and other skill courses are composed by using common ideas, functions, or grammar emphasized in the film. With a good selection of a film, motivation will increase. The purpose of the students’ watching it should also be clear. The use of films will help improve the language and learners’ social developments. With the help of these activities, students will develop their pronunciation, intonation, accent, vocabulary, authentic language, cultural transmission, and speaking abilities. Below are listed 12 activities to carry out during viewing and post viewing the film. The article implied that films are usually helpful to teach spoken English and more effort can be spent to produce new activities. The author selected this film because it can easily be used in any class as it has no inappropriate scenes and students will have empathy on the players in the film made in a school environment. },author={Ayhan DİRİL},year={2017},journal={International Journal of Language Academy}}