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THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF USING ENGLISH MOVIES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LANGUAGE EXPOSURE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS LANGUAGE LEARNING ENGLISH

This study aimed to determine the significant mediating effect of using English movies on the relationship between language exposure and attitudes towards learning English. A total of 240 students from 1020 were selected through stratified random sampling. The study used the quantitative non-experimental method of research using the correlational technique. Mean, Pearson r, Regression Analysis, and Medgraph using Sobel z-test were employed as statistical tools of the study. Results revealed a very moderate level of language exposure. On the other hand, students also demonstrated a high level of students attitudes towards English. Moreover, it showed a significant relationship between language exposure and students attitudes towards English. Consequently, it was also revealed that using English movies as a mediator has shown a partial significant mediating effect on the relationship between Language Exposure and students attitudes towards learning English. Based on the study results, it can be concluded that movies can be utilized efficiently to facilitate language learning. It can also improve collaboration among students and consequently motivate students attitude in learning and develop students comprehension and communication skills.