METHODS OF TEACHING WORDS AND CONVERSATIONAL PHRASES IN ENGLISH TO PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

Abstract

This thesis examines effective methods for teaching vocabulary and conversational phrases in English to preschool-aged children, a critical stage in language acquisition where foundational linguistic, cognitive, and social skills are developed. The study explores pedagogical strategies that facilitate early language learning, focusing on approaches that integrate play, interaction, and contextualized communication to enhance both comprehension and oral production. Emphasis is placed on methods that support active engagement, memory retention, and the natural acquisition of communicative competence in young learners. The research investigates a variety of teaching techniques, including the use of songs, storytelling, games, visual aids, and multimedia resources, alongside strategies that encourage repetition, modeling, and interactive practice. Particular attention is given to the role of conversational phrases functional language expressions that enable children to participate in social exchanges as these are crucial for the development of early communicative competence. The study also examines the cognitive, social, and emotional factors that influence preschoolers’ language learning, highlighting the importance of creating a supportive and motivating learning environment.