Vol. 2 No. 8 (2025): International Journal of Science and Technology
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STORYTELLING AS A TRANSFORMATIVE TOOL FOR TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

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  • Mamatova Gulrukh Ulugbek kizi

Published 23-06-2025

Keywords

  • storytelling, English language teaching, vocabulary acquisition, grammar instruction, cultural resonance, Uzbekistan, narrative pedagogy, learner engagement.
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STORYTELLING AS A TRANSFORMATIVE TOOL FOR TEACHING ENGLISH VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. (2025). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 2(8), 48–50. https://doi.org/10.70728/tech.v2.i08.017

Abstract

 Storytelling, an ancient practice rooted in human culture, has emerged as a powerful pedagogical strategy for teaching English vocabulary and grammar, particularly in diverse educational contexts like Uzbekistan. This article explores how narrative-based methods enhance language acquisition by embedding linguistic elements within engaging, culturally resonant stories. Drawing on cognitive, emotional, and cultural dimensions, storytelling outperforms traditional rote learning, fostering deeper retention and fluency. Through practical classroom applications, evaluation strategies, and solutions to implementation challenges, this study highlights storytelling’s potential to transform English language teaching, aligning with Uzbekistan’s educational reforms that emphasize global competence and cultural identity. 

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