THE ROLE OF ENGLISH FAIRY TALES IN ENHANCING VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AMONG YOUNG LEARNERS
Abstract
This article "The Role of English Fairy Tales in Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition among Young Learners." It explores how English fairy tales play a significant role in the vocabulary development of young learners. The study analyzes how these tales, with their simple language, repetitive structures, emotional engagement, and contextual learning, help in acquiring new vocabulary. Additionally, the emotional connection and motivational aspects of fairy tales, which keep young learners engaged, are also discussed. The article also provides practical approaches for incorporating fairy tales into English language teaching and presents recommendations for effectively using them to develop students’ vocabulary. The research highlights the pedagogical benefits of using fairy tales in language learning.
Keywords
English fairy tales, Vocabulary acquisition, Young learners, Language development, Early childhood education, Storytelling, Literacy skills, Language learning, Reading comprehension, Educational tools, Cultural exposure, Moral lessonsHow to Cite
References
1. Ellis, G., & Brewster, J. (2014). Tell It Again! The Storytelling Handbook for Primary English Language Teachers. British Council.
2. Nikolajeva, M. (2012). Reading for Learning: Cognitive Approaches to Children's Literature. John Benjamins Publishing Company.
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