The Influence Of Animated Cartoons

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3.3 Animated cartoons Animated cartoons are films which are made using sequential drawings as opposed to animations in general, which include films made using puppets and other means. Animated cartoons are still created for educational, commercial and personal purposes. Animated cartoons has a unique appeal to kids, and if we dare to admit it, also to us adults. Everything looks neater when it is animated - the food looks better, the houses seem cozier and the people appear more attractive. Everything is exaggerated, and that goes for the voices, too. The actor giving an animated character a voice cannot rely on body language and gestures, and therefore the voice must be sufficient on its own. This is very useful when teaching English as …show more content…

By watching them, students have the chance to listen to the native speakers with standard pronunciation, accent, intonation and stress. At the same time, students will achieve new words as well as their correct use. Therefore, students can understand clearly the reason why in this situation we use this word not others.  students would find it easier to remember the new vocabulary as well as the use of them as they are put in specific context. Moreover, they would know how to pronounce the words more precisely. In addition, learners would find studying more interesting because they do not have to listen to one voice all the time; instead, they could watch and listen at the same time to their favorite …show more content…

Some characters may have powers which are distinct from others. The characters also have their own signature moves, styles and finishing blows. Additionally, the characters have their own distinctive attitudes, modes, temperament and the like so that the viewers can relate with them. This is one of the reasons why some kids have their own cartoon character favorites aside from ,of course, the powers that their heroes might have.  the storyline is the biggest contributing factor why students love animated shows. The twists whipped up on the story also makes the cartoons sort of addictive and at the same time very interesting.  watching cartoons can give anyone a way to unwind and relax. Animated cartoons offer a great source of teaching materials and provide a wide range of inspirational activities that can be used to enhance students’ oral communication skills: • provide sources of visual information, even if there are no words: Tom and Jerry, Mickey Mouse • provide sources of discussion topics:  "A dream is a wish your heart makes." - Cinderella, from Cinderella  "Remember, always let your conscience be your guide." - Pinocchio, from Pinocchio • to teach informal forms:  “And I 'm gonna save that train! ' -Bugs Bunny • to teach vocabulary related to food:  “Once again I 'm saved by the miracle of...