Streaming into Language Learning: A Quasi-Experimental Study on Netflix and Vocabulary Acquisition

Abstract

A significant change has been observed during past few years due to technology advancements in educational and non-educational settings. Netflix, which is considered as one of the best streaming platforms, may not only be used for entertaining purposes but educational purposes as well. As a result of this change, it was speculated that students might have improved their vocabulary after watching Netflix. To achieve this target, a mixed method approach was employed hence sample comprised 50 students who belonged to the sixth, seventh and eighth semesters from the Department of English at National University of Modern Languages Multan Sub-Campus. The theoretical framework adopted in this research was Krashen’s Input Hypothesis (1985). The results demonstrated positive responses towards the use of Netflix as a language and vocabulary learning tool. In addition to that, some responses showed that it is high time to add Netflix as a language learning tool for teaching and learning processes.