Impact of TV Shows on English Language Acquisition

Abstract

The present study deals with the impact of TV shows and sitcoms in one’s English language proficiency. The objective of this study is to find out the different types of English TV shows that people enjoy watching and how they have had an impact on their English language. The researcher has tried to look for the various ways in which people think that their communication has improved. A survey was conducted among the undergraduate students belonging to a technical institution in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Based on the results of the survey, findings and conclusions have been arrived at. The survey results show that the television shows have a remarkable impact on one’s language acquisition.