STORYTELLING AS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
language skills, pedagogy, communication, vocabulary development, learner motivation, storytelling, English language teaching, listening skills, creativity.Abstract
The study highlights different storytelling techniques used in classrooms and explains the benefits of integrating storytelling into modern English language education. By encouraging imagination and interaction, storytelling helps learners develop confidence and fluency in English. The article concludes that storytelling is not only an entertaining activity but also a powerful educational strategy that supports holistic language development.
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