The approach of learning a foreign language by watching TV series

Abstract

In this study, the process of learning Turkish as a foreign language by watching TV series was analysed. It is a qualitative based study with document analysis, case study and mixed research design. The case study is based on the analysis of data obtained from 44 citizens of the Republic of Kosovo who have learned Turkish by watching TV series. 56.81% of these people do not know Turkish, while 29.54% of them know very little. It was found that after they watched a TV series with content in the target language and subtitles in their native languages for a period of 1 to 2 years, they achieved gains in four language skills at different levels. Accordingly, it was found that reading skill was obtained at B1 level with an average score of 3.02, writing skill at A2 level with an average score of 2.93, speaking skill at B1 level with an average score of 3.07, and listening skill at B1 level with an average score of 3.14. During this period, the TV series were basically watched for