Vol. 1 No. 8 (2025), Articles
Vol. 1 No. 8 (2025)

THE USE OF STORYTELLING AS A METHOD IN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Articles
Published 2025-09-05
Jamolova Zebiniso
Uzbekistan State World Languages University, 2nd-year student of the Foreign Language and Literature: English program
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Keywords

storytelling, language acquisition, EFL, communicative competence, narrative learning, vocabulary development, learner motivation

Abstract

Storytelling has long been recognized as a powerful pedagogical tool in language acquisition, particularly in foreign and second language classrooms. This paper explores the effectiveness of using storytelling as a method for developing vocabulary, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. Based on a classroom-based study with intermediate-level students, the findings reveal that storytelling significantly enhances learner motivation, memory retention, and communicative competence. The study recommends integrating storytelling into language curricula as a context-rich and student-centered teaching strategy.

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