TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG CHILDREN MORE EFFECTIVELY
Keywords:
English language, young children, methodology, play, visual aids, scaffolding, communicative approach, motivationAbstract
This article highlights the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching English to young children more effectively. It analyzes the psychological characteristics and motivation of children in the process of learning English, the advantages of play-based education, the use of visual and multisensory tools, the principle of scaffolding, and the importance of a communicative approach. Based on international experience and scientific sources, methodological recommendations are developed for the effective teaching of English to the younger generation.
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