Storytelling as a tool to develop speaking skills of young EFL learners
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Storytelling is an effective and enjoyable way to improve speaking skills in young EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners. This paper explores how storytelling activities, such as picture books, role play, and puppet shows, help children develop vocabulary, sentence structures, and confidence in speaking English. Using ideas from language acquisition theory and communicative teaching methods, this study explains why storytelling motivates learners, encourages interaction, and makes learning more meaningful. The findings suggest that teachers can use storytelling to create engaging, interactive, and learner-centered lessons that strengthen young learners’ speaking abilities.
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