THE POWER OF STORYTELLING IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO NON- NATIVE SPEAKERS

Authors

  • Sagindikova A.O Author
  • Abduvahabova M.A Author

Keywords:

Keywords: storytelling, language acquisition, ESL, non-native speakers, cultural awareness, vocabulary development, language fluency

Abstract

Abstract:  Storytelling  has  proven  to  be  one  of  the  most  effective  tools  in 
language acquisition. In the context of teaching English as a second language (ESL), 
storytelling offers a way to immerse non-native speakers in rich, contextual language 
while capturing their interest and imagination. This paper explores how storytelling 
enhances  ESL  teaching,  focusing  on  vocabulary  development,  improved 
comprehension, cultural exposure, and language skills such as speaking and listening. 
By drawing  on educational theory and  examples  from  existing research, this  paper 
demonstrates  the  significant  role  that  storytelling  can  play  in  a  language-learning 
curriculum. 

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Published

2024-11-10

How to Cite

Sagindikova A.O, & Abduvahabova M.A. (2024). THE POWER OF STORYTELLING IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO NON- NATIVE SPEAKERS . Ta’lim Innovatsiyasi Va Integratsiyasi, 33(1), 65-68. https://scientific-jl.org/tal/article/view/2460