Enhancing Translation and Subtitling Skills in EFL Contexts Through Digital Storytelling: A Mixed-Methods Study

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10.2991/978-2-38476-587-4_3How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Audiovisual Translation; Digital Storytelling (DST); EFL Learners; Language Learning Technology; Subtitling

Abstract

This study introduces a pedagogical framework integrating digital storytelling (DST) with professional subtitling standards to enhance the translation and subtitling competencies of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. By combining narrative creativity with technical precision, the approach bridges academic learning with real-world audiovisual translation practices. Using a mixed-methods design with 42 participants, quantitative assessments of subtitle timing accuracy and segmentation quality were conducted, referencing industry standards such as EBU-TT-D and ISO 20071-25. Results showed an 81% reduction in timing accuracy deviation and a 92% improvement in segmentation score (*p* < 0.001). Qualitative analysis of reflective journals revealed that narrative ownership and iterative calibration during DST production fostered learner engagement and enabled millisecond-level synchronization. The findings indicate that DST not only facilitates language acquisition but also equips learners with practical, industry-aligned subtitling skills. This study contributes an evidence-based model for integrating DST into EFL curricula, offering a sustainable pathway to bridge translation training with professional media localization standards.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Fitria Nugrahani
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/12
TI  - Enhancing Translation and Subtitling Skills in EFL Contexts Through Digital Storytelling: A Mixed-Methods Study
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on English Studies in Indonesia (ICONESIA 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 15
EP  - 23
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-587-4_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-587-4_3
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