This article explores the pivotal role of classic children’s stories in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms. The use of these timeless narratives offers multiple linguistic and cultural benefits, enhancing students’ language acquisition, building vocabulary, and fostering cultural understanding. By analyzing well-known stories such as fairy tales and fables, the paper demonstrates how these stories serve not only as language-learning tools but also as vehicles for understanding values and social norms. The paper further discusses effective methods for incorporating classic children’s literature into ESL instruction and suggests strategies for teachers to leverage these stories to engage students in meaningful language learning activities. Classic stories help students acquire vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, and develop critical thinking skills, all while gaining insights into the cultures associated with the English language. Keywords: ESL, children’s literature, language acquisition, vocabulary building, cultural understanding, reading comprehension, storytelling, teaching strategies.
| Mualliflar | Хамраханова, Насиба |
|---|---|
| Jurnal | Lingvospektr |
| Nashr sanasi | 2025-05-02 |
| Jild | 4 |
| Son | 1 |
| Betlar | 887-894 |
| Til | Ingliz |
ESL, children’s literature, language acquisition, vocabulary building, cultural understanding, reading comprehension, storytelling, teaching strategies.
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