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On the Application of Audiovisual Products in English Teaching 　　Abstract　As a special art form, English audiovisual products are utilized more and more in English teaching. This paper attempts to analyze its application by discussing the advantages and disadvantages. After that, suggestions will be put forward on how to use this resource in English teaching. 　　Key words　audiovisual products, English teaching, application 　　中图分类号：G424 文献标识码：A 　　1 Introduction 　　English audiovisual products are being transferred as a way of cultural communication and many teachers have used them to teach English. As a special art form, composed of images and sound, so lively and interesting that it is liked by most of the students. Therefore, as long as it is applied appropriately in English teaching, it will achieve great effect in terms of linguistic acquisition and cultural acquisition which are important in improving English. Stephen D. Krashen, agrees on this and emphasizes the Input Hypothesis. “Speaking ‘emerges’. We do not teach speaking but give acquirers comprehensible input. Speech will come on its own, when the acquirer feels ready. (Stephen D. Krashen, 1987)” This paper attempts to carry out an in-depth analysis on the advantages and disadvantages of audiovisual products in English teaching, aiming to sum up the better ways of using this resource in classroom. 　　2 The Advantages of audiovisual products in English Teaching 　　In the following parts, the paper will discuss the advantages from three aspects: firstly, they largely increase students’ interest in learning English; secondly, they help students improve their language competence; thirdly they provide students with lots of cultural knowledge. 　　2.1 Audiovisual Products Increase Students’ Interest in Learning English 　　Audiovisual products, especially movies and TV series, always tell stories. Compared to text books and grammar books, it is undoubtedly a much more interesting and enjoyable way for stude