DEVELOPING YOUNG LEARNERS’ SPEAKING SKILLS THROUGH STORYTELLING TECHNIQUE

Abstract

In recent years, educators and researchers have recognized the tremendous benefits that storytelling can have on language development and vocabulary acquisition, particularly in young learners. By introducing young learners to the magic of storytelling, not only do they develop a love for narratives, but they also sharpen their language skills and expand their vocabulary. In this article, we will delve into the ways in which storytelling enhances language skills and vocabulary in young learners, exploring the various techniques and strategies that educators can employ to maximize its impact.  Everybody,  both  young  learners  and  teenagers,  as  well  as  adults, loves  stories, whether  these  stories  are  fairy  tales,  folktales,  legends,  fables  or  short  stories,  because  they  are based  on  real-life  incidents  experienced  by  learners  themselves,  therefore  implementation  of storytelling technique is considered one of the most beneficial approaches for teaching speaking to different age group learners. This technique is a unique way for developing an understanding, respect and appreciation for other cultures, as well as it can promote a positive attitude towards people  from  different  lands,  races  and  religions.