EFFECTIVE USE OF GAMES, SONGS, MUSIC AND STORIES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Keywords:
Keywords: games, songs, music, stories, language teaching, children, adolescents, foreign languages, motivation, communicative competence.Abstract
Annotation: This paper explores the effectiveness of using games, songs, music,
and stories in teaching foreign languages to children and adolescents. It highlights how
these tools enhance motivation, improve memory, and create a positive learning
environment. The paper also examines the role of these methods in developing
communicative competence, cultural awareness, and creativity. Practical examples and
strategies for classroom use are provided.
References
References:
1. Browster, J., Ellis, G., & Girard, D. (2002). The Primary English Teacher’s Guide.
Penguin English.
2. Cameron, L. (2001). Teaching Languages to Young Learners. Cambridge
University Press.
3. Shin, J. K., & Crandall, J. (2014). Teaching Young Learners English: From Theory
to Practice. National Geographic Learning.
4. Phillips, S. (1993). Young Learners. Oxford University Press.
5. Murphey, T. (1992). Music and Song. Oxford University Press.
6. Wright, A., Betteridge, D., & Buckby, M. (2006). Games for Language Learning
(3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
7. Ellis, R., & Brewster, J. (2014). Tell It Again! The Storytelling Handbook for
Primary English Language Teachers. British Council.
8. Krashen, S. D. (1982). Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition.
Pergamon Press.
9. Paquette, K. R., & Rieg, S. A. (2008). Using Music to Support the Literacy
Development of Young English Language Learners. Early Childhood Education
Journal, 36(3), 227-232.
10. Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (2014). Approaches and Methods in Language
Teaching. Cambridge University Press.
