HOW TO IMPROVE VOCABULARY LEVELS OF YOUNG LEARNERS

Аннотация

This article examines effective strategies for improving the vocabulary levels of young learners, emphasizing the significance of early vocabulary acquisition for academic and cognitive development. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study investigates the impact of a multifaceted vocabulary instruction program involving explicit teaching, contextual learning, and playful activities such as storybook reading and word games. Results demonstrate that this comprehensive approach leads to significant gains in receptive vocabulary and enhances student motivation. The findings further highlight the importance of parental involvement and resource availability, suggesting that sustainable vocabulary development requires cooperation among teachers, families, and communities. The study underscores the value of evidence-based instructionalpractices in supportinglanguage growth among children from diverse backgrounds. Keywords vocabulary development, young learners, language acquisition, explicit instruction, early childhood education, playful learning, parental involvement, mixed methods, literacy, educational strategies