INTERACTIVE METHODS FOR TEACHING VOCABULARY TO PRIMARY STUDENTS
Keywords:
vocabulary, primary students, third graders, Multisensory Learning, Visual LearningAbstract
Vocabulary is a fundamental component of language learning, especially for
young learners. Vocabulary serves as the core foundation for the development of the
other four critical language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. This article
explores interactive methods for teaching English vocabulary to primary students,
examining their implementation both in theory and practice. It further examines the
role of vocabulary in early language development, reviews relevant literature, and
introduces activities successfully implemented in class, specifically tailored for third
graders. Drawing on this literature, the article highlights that primary school students
typically acquire new words through multisensory engagement (seeing, hearing, and
drawing pictures), emphasizing, above all, the critical significance of context.
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