Use of arts and multimodality in learning and teaching English as a foreign language

This study examines the effectiveness and significance of art and multimodal learning approach in teaching and learning English as a foreign language. Art as being a useful tool in multimodal learning along with fostering critical and creative thinking are the two main focal points in the study. It is fortified with detailed literature review and content analysis that art improves higher thinking skills and art is a comprehensive medium in the context of diversity of learning styles. As a result of the study, it is observed that art encourages diverse learning styles and higher thinking skills, in contrast with conventional methods aiming particular learning models. Key Words: Foreign language teaching, foreign language learning, art, multimodal learning, critical thinking, creative thinking