SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone11 Aug 2025

Ep. 22: SLAyyy Listening Comprehension with a Series

Gaslight

We explore the common challenges of using TV series in class: the major investment of time and prep, the difficulty of finding content that is both engaging and linguistically appropriate, and the eternal struggle over which subtitles to use.

Gatekeep

We unpack research showing how to make video work for listening proficiency, based on Zakar & Zippo (2023).

The Study: Researchers had third-semester German students watch short (~3 min) episodes of a learner telenovela weekly. They watched with no captions after reviewing vocabulary and comprehension questions.
Key Findings: This simple, consistent routine led to significant growth in listening proficiency, more than in the control group. The study confirms that going caption-free, while challenging, is highly effective for building listening skills.
Citation: Zakar, & Zippo, L. L. (2023). Effects of extended exposure to video in the language classroom on listening proficiency. Die Unterrichtspraxis/Teaching German.

Girlboss

Here’s how to apply the research in your classroom:

Simplify: You don’t need complex activities. A routine of previewing vocab and questions is enough to see results. Consistency over complexity.
Embrace It: If a show is cheesy, make fun of it with your students to generate low-stakes discussion.
Get Intentional: Plan a series viewing into your curriculum so it doesn't get pushed aside.
Recommendations:German: Jojo sucht das Glück, Nicos Weg, Hallo aus Berlin, Nailed It! GermanySpanish: Tierra Incógnita, Gran Hotel, Casi Ángeles, Go! Vive a tu manera, EduNovela French: Extr@, Grand Coeur

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