USING STORYTELLING TO ENHANCE LANGUAGE LEARNING

Sevinch Rustamova

The student of the Philological faculty, Uzbekistan State University of World Languages, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Keywords: Storytelling, language learning, vocabulary, motivation, listening comprehension, speaking skills

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Abstract

This article explores how storytelling can serve as an effective strategy in language learning. It examines how narratives—both traditional and digital—help learners improve vocabulary, speaking, listening comprehension, and motivation.

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