English Series Research Articles

Subtitling Legal Expressions in English Series into Arabic by Netflix, Machine, and Artificial Intelligence

Subtitling Legal Expressions in English Series into Arabic by Netflix, Machine, and Artificial Intelligence

Linguocultural Aspects оf the Translation оf Jokes and Anecdotes (Based оn Examples from Three English and American Comedy Series)

The article examines some linguocultural aspects in the translation of comedy series, focusing on two English series created between 1977 and 1992 – “MindYourLanguage”(1977),“‘Allo,‘Allo”(1982–1992),andtheAmericanshow “The Nanny” (1993). The difficulties in translating linguistic features, deviances in the characters’ speech, the challenges in translating the cultural code as a whole, and their relevance to ensuring the success of communication, are examined. The article also focuses on the figure of the foreigner, common to the three series, and on the translation of cultural notes and stereotypes as a test for the translator, who must recreate not only linguistic differences, but also the distinctive features of individual cultures and ethnicities, without abandoning his cultural code. The effect of this clash does not affirm the humiliating attitude towards a certain ethnicity or culture, and the humor shows a desire to overcome stereotypes, expressing that the differences between us as people are not that many.

Diversity in Fungal Infections in the Initial Waves of COVID-19: An Occurrence Based Systematic Review

Background: Fungal coinfections have been part of the complications in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients. While systematic reviews on individual fungus was available, comprehensive data on the occurrence of various fungal infections was limited. Methodology: A systematic search in the databases ‘PubMed’ and ‘Global Research Database on COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO) was made using relevant search terms. Only fungal coinfections/superinfections in confirmed COVID-19 cases were considered. All observational studies, case series, and case reports in English were included. Overall, the occurrence of the fungal infections and the associated factors was noted. Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests compared epidemiological factors between survived and dead. Results: Data from 126 eligible studies reporting 870 cases showed that mucormycosis was the most common infection (42.5%), followed by aspergillosis (32.41%) and candidiasis (22.87%). The majority of the infections were seen in severe COVID-19 (94.01%), in ICU (67.25%), and with mechanical ventilation (73.61%). Prior steroid therapy was seen in 81.3% in mucormycosis. In aspergillosis, mechanical ventilation, infection due to Aspergillus fumigatus and administration of steroids at more than the recommended dose were significantly associated with those who died (p<0.05). Conclusion: Mucormycosis, followed by invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and invasive candidiasis, has been the most common coinfections/superinfections in COVID-19 patients. Early diagnosis led to better survival in Covid associated mucormycosis (CAM); however, in COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA), mechanical ventilation, larger doses of corticosteroids than recommended and infection with A. fumigatus were significant associations among those who succumbed to the condition.

Writing in a second language based on cross-linguistic sources: The language use among undergraduates in Hong Kong

Mastering the skill of writing from multiple sources is essential for university students. Against today's multilingual backdrop, students not only need to engage with various sources but may also encounter materials in different languages. However, most existing research on source-based writing has focused on monolingual contexts, leaving us with a limited understanding of how students integrate cross-linguistic sources in their writing. To address this gap, we conducted a preliminary exploration of language use in the context of writing an English text based on a series of Chinese (L1) and English (L2) sources among 33 university students in Hong Kong. By utilising multiple methods (i.e., writing logs, questionnaires, and interviews), we examined students' language use as reflected in their access to sources in different languages and their self-reported writing processes. The results did not show a significant difference in the use of L1 and L2 in integrating sources, despite the final written text being in L2. Additionally, we found that the two languages dynamically interacted with each other, supporting different stages of the writing process. The study also provides pedagogical implications for source-based writing in a bilingual context.

Online capacity building for the health workforce: the case of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response for the African region.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) has developed a comprehensive capacity devel-opment programme to support the successful implementation of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response 3rd edition Technical Guidelines (IDSR). As part of the learning program, a series of asyn-chronous online courses are offered on OpenWHO in English, French and Portuguese. This paper describes the use of five IDSR online courses and reports on feedback received from learners on Course 1 in the English series. An online learner survey was developed, and a descriptive analysis was conducted. This paper also reports on use related empirical metadata from the OpenWHO platform. Overall, learners (97%-n/N) of Course 1 IDSR English series indicated a positive perception toward their online learning experience because of the quality of course content, its organization, ease of use and relevance to their workplace needs. In addition, 88% (n/N) of learners reported that they had used their acquired knowledge at least sometimes and 54.4% (n/N) had shared their learning with others. Lastly, the quiz analyses showed an average of right answers of 78.97% for quiz 1 and 69.94% for quiz 2. Online learning is an essential component of a blended capacity development programme and provides cost effective, equitable and impactful learning. Learners who have a learning goal and find their needs met in courses tend to show more satisfaction and motivation to share their learning.

Application of College English Teaching Based on Human-Machine Collaboration —Taking the Teaching of “New Target College English Series: Comprehensive Course 2” as an Example

Application of College English Teaching Based on Human-Machine Collaboration —Taking the Teaching of “New Target College English Series: Comprehensive Course 2” as an Example

IMPACT OF WATCHING ENGLISH MOVIES, SERIES, AND CARTOONS ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING OF A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN BANGLADESH

The article examines the influence of English movies, series, and cartoons on students majoring in English at a university in Bangladesh. The objective of this study was to ascertain the potential impact of films, series, and cartoons on the acquisition of the English language and to determine the extent of their influence. This quantitative research centered on the English department located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A set of questionnaires was employed to administer a series of inquiries to 140 students. The research uses both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data sources include surveys and interviews, while secondary data sources encompass journals, publications, previous research, and websites. This study has shown the significant impact exerted by English films, series, and cartoons on EFL learners. The development of English language proficiency – reading, speaking, listening, writing – was noticeably improved. It is found that watching English series, cartoons, and movies is a quick and effective way for EFL students to pick up the language. The approach functions as an audiolingual method, incorporating visual aids and facilitating situational language instruction. Moreover, the subtitles have been found to enhance both reading and writing abilities, as well as promote social interactions and foster a deeper understanding of the culture of native speakers. This research will also provide valuable insights for future scholars and researchers.

Implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation after Ameloblastomas treatment: a systematic review

BackgroundAmeloblastoma (AM), the benign counterpart of ameloblastic carcinoma, is a benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin, naturally aggressive, with unlimited growth potential and a high tendency to relapse if not adequately removed. Patients with AM treated surgically can benefit from dental implant therapy, promoting oral rehabilitation and improving their quality of life. The present study aimed to determine the survival rate of dental implants placed after surgical treatment of patients affected by AM. In addition, there were two secondary objectives: 1) To evaluate which dental implant loading protocols are most frequently used and 2) To determine the type of prosthetic restoration most commonly used in these patients.MethodsThe Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were followed during the study. Searches were performed in three databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Google Scholar) until November 2023. Additionally, the electronic search was enriched by an iterative hand search of journals related to oral pathology and medicine, maxillofacial surgery, and oral prosthodontics and implantology. Only reports and case series in English from January 2003 to date were included. The Joanna Briggs Institute tool (JBI-Case Reports/Case Series) was used for the study quality assessment.ResultsThe total number of patients and implants studied were 64 and 271, respectively, all with surgically treated AM. The patient’s ages ranged from 8 to 79 years, with a mean (SD) age of 37.3 ± 16.4. Fifty-three percent were male and 47% were female. The range of follow-up duration was 1 to 22 years. An implant survival/success rate of 98.1% was reported. In addition, most of them were conventionally loaded (38.3%). Hybrid implant-supported fixed dentures were the most commonly used by prosthodontists (53%).ConclusionsOral rehabilitation with dental implants inserted in free flaps for orofacial reconstruction in surgically treated patients with AM can be considered a safe and successful treatment modality.

Impact of Watching English Movies, Series, and Cartoons on English Language Learning of a Private University in Bangladesh

The article examines the influence of English movies, series and cartoons on students majoring in English at a university in Bangladesh. The objective of this study was to ascertain the potential impact of films, series, and cartoons on the acquisition of the English language and to determine the extent of their influence. This quantitative research centered on the English department located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A set of questionnaires was employed to administer a series of inquiries to140 students. The research uses both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data sources include surveys and interviews, while secondary data sources encompass journals, publications, previous research, and websites. This study has shown the significant impact exerted by English films, series, and cartoons on the EFL learners. The development of English language proficiency—reading, speaking, listening, writing—was noticeably improved. It is found that watching English series, cartoons and movies is a quick and effective way for EFL students to pick up the language. The approach functions as an audio lingual method, incorporating visual aids and facilitating situational language instruction. Moreover, the subtitles have been found to enhance both reading and writing abilities, as well as promote social interactions and foster a deeper understanding of the culture of native speakers. This research will also provide valuable insights for future scholars and researchers.

Christian discourse of the English series «Robin of Sherwood» (1984–1986) and its reflection in the modern literary internet space of Russia

The subject of the study is the Christian discourse of the English TV series «Robin of Sherwood» (1984–1986). As a methodological basis for the scientific work, a philosophical-hermeneutic approach is used, presented, in particular, in the works of W. Dilthey, H.-G. Gadamer and M.M. Bakhtin. The most important structure of understanding is the principle of the «hermeneutic circle», which assumes that the text as a whole is understood through each of its parts, and the part through the whole. In addition, understanding arises in the process of «dialogical cognition», a dialogue between the author, as well as the text as a subject, and the reader (viewer). The content of the series «Robin of Sherwood» is analyzed in the specific historical conditions of the 1980s. This is a period of growing social and cultural protest caused in Europe and the United States by the policy of neoconservatism and the reduction of social guarantees. Many phenomena previously classified as counterculture are becoming fashionable and becoming mainstream, including the legacy of paganism, pre-Christian mysticism and mythology. The article shows that the creators of the series intended to present Robin Hood not only as a leader of social or national resistance, but also as a defender of the ancient pagan religion against the new, Christian. An analysis is given of episodes from the first two seasons of the film, which trace criticism of the Christian church as an institution, as well as specific monks and clergy. In the third season, the critical pathos towards the church practically disappears. However, the author comes to the conclusion that it is the first two seasons that demonstrate the development of the moral consciousness of the characters from pagan to Christian, and Christian discourse is present in the film text, perhaps contrary to the original intention of its creators. There is also a reception of the Christian discourse of the series in the Russian and, more broadly, Russian-language literary Internet space, which is reflected in discussions on relevant literary and historical forums, as well as in works of fan literature

Pathogenesis of non-infection related inflammatory root resorption in permanent teeth: A narrative review.

The mechanism of action of root resorption in a permanent tooth can be classified as infection-related (e.g., microbial infection) or non-infection-related (e.g., sterile damage). Infection induced root resorption occurs due to bacterial invasion. Non-infection-related root resorption stimulates the immune system through a different mechanism. The aim of this narrative review is to describe the pathophysiologic process of non-infection-related inflammatory processes involved in root resorption of permanent teeth. A literature search on root resorption was conducted using Scopus (PubMed and Medline) and Google Scholar databases to highlight the pathophysiology of bone and root resorption in non-infection-related situations. The search included key words covering the relevant category. It included in vitro and in vivo studies, systematic reviews, case series, reviews, and textbooks in English. Conference proceedings, lectures and letters to the editor were excluded. Three types of root resorption are related to the non-infection mechanism of action, which includes surface resorption due to either trauma or excessive orthodontic forces, external replacement resorption and external cervical resorption. The triggers are usually damage associated molecular patterns and hypoxia conditions. During this phase macrophages and clastic cells act to eliminate the damaged tissue and bone, eventually enabling root resorption and bone repair as part of wound healing. The resorption of the root occurs during the inflammatory phase of wound healing. In this phase, damaged tissues are recognized by macrophages and neutrophiles that secrete interlaukines such as TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6, IL-8. Together with the hypoxia condition that accelarates the secretion of growth factors, the repair of the damaged perioduntiom, including damaged bone, is initiated. If the precementum and cementoblast are injured, root resorption can occur. Wound healing exhibits different patterns of action that involves immune stimulation in a bio-physiological activity, that occurs in the proper sequence, with overlapping phases. Two pathologic conditions, DAMPs and hypoxia, can activate the immune cells including clastic cells, eliminating damaged tissue and bone. Under certain conditions, root resorption occurs as a side effect.

Researching ideologies

Abstract Previous critical studies of language textbook analysis have explored politics of content selection in textbooks, examining the way selection of certain materials instead of others or the interaction between various multimodal contents selected for textbooks reinforces certain ideological meanings at the expense of certain others. The current study views language textbooks through lenses of politics of content creation, analyzing such politics in a series of English as a Foreign Language textbooks produced by Iranian Ministry of Education. Using a theoretical framework that draws on theories of language ideology and social semiotic theories of multimodality, the study explores the way ideological meanings are simultaneously created at different orders of language and the way such created meanings multimodally shape different contents of the textbooks, such as lessons and learning activities. The study contributes to the filed of critical language textbook analysis by uncovering the relation between power and ideologies within the generic structure of language textbooks.

The importance of movies and series in learning English

The article examines the importance and role of films and TV series in learning English. Watching movies in the original version is useful for improving English language learning, learning natural speech and colloquial vocabulary, which is necessary when communicating with native speakers. As for the peculiarities of another culture, watching movies and series in English, you can get acquainted with the customs, traditions, and mentality of English speakers. In the process of processing sociological research, a subjective examination of problems, that is, a film-viewing attitude as a study of the language of the respondents' own methods was revealed.

Language Variation in the Dubbing Into English of the Netflix Series Baby (2018–2020) and Suburra: Blood on Rome (2017–2020)

Although standard Italian is taught from primary school and is widely prevalent in the media, dialects are still spoken in many households all over the country. This trend is captured by many popular video-on-demand providers such as Netflix and HBO, who are diversifying their offer by promoting their own non-English language productions via both subtitling and dubbing. This article analyses how language variation, particularly in the form of dialect and slang, is adapted for dubbing in the Italian Netflix series Baby (2018‒2020) and Suburra: Blood on Rome (2017–2020). Specifically, it examines the most common translational strategies that have been implemented in the dubbing of both series in English. In particular, dialectal elements are often translated directly or generalised, at times, with the addition of taboo words. Correspondingly, youth jargon is largely translated via direct translations or creative additions. Despite having two different age groups at the centre of the narration, similar translation strategies were used in the two series. The qualitative analysis demonstrates that dialect is used to define social disparity, since characters involved with criminality speak principally dialect whereas wealthy students, affluent characters, politicians, and churchmen draw on standard Italian primarily.

Self-inflicted Stabbings as Nonfatal Suicide Attempts: A Systematic Review and Case Series.

Suicide by cutting or piercing is a rare and often nonlethal method. Self-stabbings are a subset of these cases, which can lead to significant injuries. Current literature does not adequately summarize the psychiatric characteristics of this population. To examine the psychiatric presentations of adults with nonfatal self-inflicted stabbing suicide attempts to better inform the evidence-based care provided by the psychiatric consult service. We searched Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, APA Psych INFO, and CINAHL for studies published within the last 15 years. All full-article case reports, case series, cohort studies, and systematic literature reviews in English were included. Studies not specific to adult (only those >18 years old were included) patients with self-inflicted stabbing wounds were excluded. Included studies were separated into 2 groups: case reports and cohort studies. Simple summative statistical analyses were performed. The quality of evidence was assessed using a modified version of the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tools. Thirty-four case reports, 3 cohort studies, and zero systematic literature reviews met the inclusion and quality assessment criteria. A total of 184 cases of self-stabbing were identified, 66% of which included male patients. The mean age of cohort patients was 44 years. The mean age of case report patients was 47 years. The most common tool for stabbing was a knife. Common stabbing locations included the neck, chest, and abdomen. Commonly reported psychiatric diagnoses included mood disorders and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Self-stabbing characteristics important to psychiatry were inconsistently reported across studies. This literature review found that self-stabbing appears to be a male-preferred method and may be associated with mood disorders. Inconsistent reporting of relevant psychiatric data such as psychiatric diagnosis, previous psychiatric history, suicidal intent, and intoxication is present in our review and is potentially due to a lack of reports from the psychiatric perspective. This limits our understanding of psychiatric issues in adults who made nonfatal self-inflicted stabbing suicide attempts. A further study into the presentations of this population is needed to better understand this distinct group of patients.

Linguistic and Cultural Analysis of Translation Techniqies in the Process of Adaptation of an English Series

Introduction. This article is devoted to the study of the specifics of stylistic techniques within translation of non-equivalent and culturally marked lexemes. The relevance of the research is determined by the fact that a rapidly developing films production market requires a high-quality adaptation of foreign films for other cultures. There is a need for a comprehensive study on adaptation mechanisms of various ethno-cultural phenomena displayed during translation from one language to another.Methodology and sources. This research was conducted in the context of a linguostylistic approach to the text analysis. Following methods were applied: comparative, directional sampling, classification, text interpretation, component analysis of lexical units, as well as the methods of contextual, semantic-cognitive and linguocultural analysis. The research is based on the transformations classifications by L.K. Latyshev and L.V. Solonovich, as well as the classification of culture-specific concepts by V.S. Vinogradov. The British-American series “Good Omens” was chosen as the research material. The analysis was conducted on the basis of the officially published script translated by Y. Poleshchuk.Results and discussion. Linguocultural adaptation of a foreign language work includes complex translation and stylistic transformations. In most cases, stylistic transformations within the series adaptation are related to idioms, metaphors and other expressive lexemes, due to discrepancies in the system of images between languages and due to the ways of conveying emotional tones in Russian and English. Nevertheless, it is not recommended to abuse the adaptation of culture-specific concepts, otherwise the meaning and national peculiarities transmitted through the original text will be lost. In the context of translating a series, this issue can be particularly acute due to inseparable connection between image and text.Conclusion. Cinematographic works, distinguished by their inseparable combination of audio and visual images, are able to unite cultures, to be a tool in the study of other cultures and languages. A pragmatic attitude towards a foreign language recipient requires a responsible approach to adapting the film text translation. The key role in this process is played by stylistic translation transformations, which are related to culturally marked lexemes, allusions, and other stylistic devices.

Giulia Gonzaga: A Gentlewoman in the Italian Reformation by Susanna Peyronel Rambaldi (review)

Reviewed by: Giulia Gonzaga: A Gentlewoman in the Italian Reformation by Susanna Peyronel Rambaldi William V. Hudon Giulia Gonzaga: A Gentlewoman in the Italian Reformation. By Susanna Peyronel Rambaldi. Translated by Richard Bates. [Viella History, Arts and Humanities Collection, 11. Società di Studi Valdesi—English Series] (Rome: Viella. 2021. Pp. 248. € 49,00. ISBN: 978-88-3313-763-6.) Specialists in early modern Italian history know this first volume in the new Viella series, translating a work originally published in 2012. Susanna Peyronel Rambaldi, lauded for her studies of reform in Italy, particularly in Modena, here provided reconsideration of a central figure in that history, Giulia Gonzaga (1513–1566). Rambaldi plays off an early, defective, and mannered initial biography of Gonzaga by Giuseppe Betussi (c.1512–c.1573). Gonzaga was significant not just for the dynastic and political life Betussi traced, Rambaldi maintains, but also because of her hazardous spiritual interests and contacts with heterodox individuals, features that Betussi omitted. Rambaldi argues that Gonzaga was affected by the social tension generated by growing Spanish imperial power and by Italian ruling factions allying with it, but never abandoned the largely clandestine, Nicodemitic culture she found appealing, not even when living in a Neapolitan convent. Instead, Rambaldi maintains, she and other women of the time exhibited a cultural and spiritual restlessness, plus a commitment to religious renewal they thought could be achieved within protective familial and political loyalties that ultimately proved not-so-protective. After this prefatory thesis statement, Rambaldi delivered a focused, five-chapter biography, one that revolves around the action of women from aristocratic families in the Gonzaga orbit. She highlights Giulia's agency throughout. Gonzaga, as a widow at the age of twenty-two, could have been considered socially and politically weak, but she proved overwise. She was, as Rambaldi said, "beautiful and difficult, … strong, proud … [and] sometimes vindictive" (p. 137). She was a protagonist, not a bystander, actively advising political leaders such as her cousin Ferrante (1544–1586), governor of Milan; Cardinal Ercole Gonzaga (1505–1563), the governor of Mantua; and a beloved nephew, Vespasiano (1531–1591), founder and duke of Sabbioneta. She represented the family before Charles V on his tour in Naples, served as an unofficial marriage broker guiding her extended family on prospective alliances, and, as the close friend of Pietro Carnesecchi (1508–1567), narrowly escaped an inquisitorial trial—and likely execution—of her own. Rambaldi traced Gonzaga's movement around courtly circles, including her "ruling from the convent," the subject of a meaty chapter (pp. 137–96). All this seemed, for Rambaldi, to illustrate the inadequacy of standard images that circulate about early modern widows and nuns. I couldn't agree more, as my examination of the life and writings of Camilla Battista da Varano (1458–1524) confirms the point. Individuals like Gonzaga and Varano show how widely varied contemporary female experience of convent life really was. Rambaldi's findings are based on prodigious research. At the center lies her analysis of Gonzaga's vernacular correspondence scattered across numerous archives in north-central Italy. Imbedded in the notes are hints toward projects for [End Page 408] still more historical investigation, among the numerous individuals with whom Gonzaga corresponded. She was not alone in the activities that Rambaldi found so fascinating, including in her relationships with religious dissenters. And while the study highlights inquisitorial action under popes Paul IV (1555–1559) and Pius V (1566-1572), Rambaldi's analysis shows—like so many studies of local behavior—that institutional intent under those popes to restrict the spread of dissenting, heterodox ideas was firm, but their ability to shut it down, even among women like Gonzaga, was limited. William V. Hudon Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania William V. Hudon Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Copyright © 2023 The Catholic University of America Press

Utilizing digital picture series to enhance students� performance in writing narrative text

The contemporary educational environment requires teachers to embrace innovation and creativity to facilitate learning through the use of technology. Digital picture series, as a technology-based approach, can enhance students' writing skills in narrative texts. The purpose of this study is to explore the implementation of digital picture series in learning-teaching English and its impact on students' performance in writing narrative texts. Collaborative classroom action research was used in this study, with 30 respondents consisting of 19 females and 11 males. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and tests. Data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using the Grammarly application. The findings indicate that the implementation of digital picture series was successful, and students' performance in writing narrative texts improved from 60.55 to 75.00. The implementation process followed a structured approach consisting of need analysis, planning, acting, observing, and reflecting in cycle I, followed by problem-solving and re-planning, action, observation, and reflection in cycle II. Researchers recommend further researchers evaluating the effectiveness of digital picture series and placing greater emphasis on writing components.

Dental manifestations and treatment of hypophosphatemic rickets: A case report and review of literature

BackgroundThe treatment and management of patients suffering from hypophosphatemic rickets (HR) remain a major challenge for dental practitioners and affected patients.ObjectivesTo report a case of HR presenting with specific dental findings and to review the dental manifestations and treatment of HR patients.MethodsCase: A 32-year-old male presented with multiple dental abscesses and short stature. A thorough history was taken followed by clinical oral examination, and relevant radiological investigation was done. Literature research: In 2020, electronic literature searches were carried out in PubMed and complemented by a careful assessment of the reference lists of the identified relevant papers. Articles and reports fulfilled the inclusion criteria: indexed reviews, case series and case reports in English and restricted to human studies were considered.ResultsThe intraoral examination revealed multiple dental abscesses and general periodontal disease; the radiographic examination showed poorly defined lamina dura, large pulp chambers and periapical lesions. Based on the contents of the 43 articles identified in the search, the current knowledge of dental manifestations, treatment and management of HR was summarized.ConclusionsAs HR is a multisystem disease, multidisciplinary care is needed. By summarizing current evidences, we proposed an evidence-based dental management and provided recommendations on diagnosis and treatment of the disease.It is of profound clinical significance to acquire knowledge of the dental manifestations and provide optimal treatment options for patients.

Sandhi forms in Brazilian Portuguese/English interphonology – focus on listening comprehension

This study aimed at investigating listening comprehension of sandhi forms (assimilation, linking and contraction.) in Brazilian Portuguese/English Interphonology. Fifty-two Brazilian learners of English, aged 15 to 50 years old at a minimum B1 level of English proficiency, answered two listening tasks, one with and another without sandhi forms, and filled up a questionnaire about the frequency they watched movies in English, with and without subtitles, and listened to songs in English paying attention to their lyrics. The data collected were quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. Results indicated that sandhi forms tend to cause listening comprehension difficulties for the Brazilian learners of English who participated in the study, especially when there were content words involved and the sandhi form had a minimal pair. Even though participants used to watch movies and series in English with subtitles, both in English and in Portuguese, a better performance was observed among those who consumed contents without them.