TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGH SHORT STORIES AND VIDEO PRESENTATIONS TO DEGREE STUDENTS IN TELANGANA

Abstract

English language proficiency plays a significant role in the academic, professional, and social development of undergraduate students. In Telangana, many degree students come from Telugu-medium and other regional-language backgrounds, which may create challenges in developing English communication skills, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening abilities, and spoken fluency. Traditional teaching methods that primarily depend on textbooks, lectures, and grammatical explanations may not always provide sufficient opportunities for meaningful language practice. In this context, teaching English through short stories and video presentations offers an engaging, learner-centred approach to language learning. The present study explores the effectiveness of integrating short stories and video-based presentations into English language teaching for undergraduate students in Telangana. Short stories expose learners to vocabulary, sentence structures, cultural contexts, and narrative techniques, while video presentations provide visual and auditory support that facilitates comprehension and pronunciation. The combination of these approaches encourages active participation, critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative learning. The study proposes a classroom-based methodology involving pre-assessment, story-based activities, video presentations, group discussions, and postassessment. It also examines the potential benefits and challenges of implementing these methods in degree colleges. The study argues that the integration of literary texts and digital media can make English language learning more accessible, interactive, and meaningful for undergraduate learners. It recommends the systematic use of short stories and video presentations as supplementary pedagogical tools to improve language proficiency and learner confidence.