The use of disney hotstar as a digital english learning aid for students' autonomous vocabulary learning

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Jossei, Fitrah Mauralia (2024) The use of disney hotstar as a digital english learning aid for students' autonomous vocabulary learning. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya.

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Abstract

English vocabulary is one of the most fundamental aspects in the development of English language skills. This study explores how Disney Hotstar, as a digital platform, supports students in autonomous vocabulary learning, particularly among low-motivation learners in the 2020 cohort of the English Education Department at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. A qualitative case study approach was employed, with data collected through two sessions of focus group discussions (FGD) involving five participants each. This research instrument used was focused group discussion guidelines in the form of semi-structured interview and the data were analyzed using coding techniques to identify themes related to students’ perceptions, strategies, and experiences. Students expressed that watching English movies on Disney Hotstar helped them discover new vocabulary in an enjoyable and natural context. The platform’s features, such as high-quality subtitles and native speaker dialogues, allowed learners to study independently and repeatedly review content. As a result, students were more engaged and motivated in their vocabulary acquisition. Moreover, participants reported that the flexibility of watching at their own pace increased their confidence and learning satisfaction. They also found that exposure to real-life language use helped improve pronunciation, comprehension, and contextual understanding of new words. This learning method supported different learning styles and was especially effective for visual and auditory learners. The findings suggest that English movies can serve as an effective medium for enhancing vocabulary through autonomous learning, and that digital tools like Disney Hotstar offer valuable opportunities for self-directed language development. This study contributes insights for educators and institutions in integrating digital media into English language instruction to foster learner independence and motivation.

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Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Creators:	Creators Email NIM Jossei, Fitrah Mauralia fitrahmauraliajossei@gmail.com 06040520088
Contributors:	Contribution Name Email NIDN Thesis advisor Soraya, Irma mozafyr@yahoo.com 2030096901 Thesis advisor Jati, Sigit Pramono sigitpj@gmail.com 2018058603
Subjects:	Pendidikan > Bahasa Inggris
Keywords:	Students’ perception; vocabulary; english movies; autonomous learning
Divisions:	Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Keguruan > Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User:	Fitrah Mauralia Jossei
Date Deposited:	19 Sep 2025 04:23
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2025 04:23
URI:	http://digilib.uinsa.ac.id/id/eprint/84142

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