Film Clips as an Audiovisual Medium in Egyptian GFL-Teaching

Abstract

In the field of German as a Foreign Language (GFL) education, a primary objective of educators is to create lessons that are both engaging and motivating. This goal is frequently achieved through the integration of audiovisual media, such as videos and films, which effectively combine linguistic, paralinguistic, acoustic, and visual signals. As a form of audiovisual media, films offer learners a connection to the target country’s world, providing insights into its cultural and social contexts. This article examines the utilization of film excerpts in GFL instruction, highlighting their pedagogical benefits and specifically focusing on their implementation within the Egyptian educational framework.