Innovative Approaches to Teaching English Vocabulary in Primary Education Using Storytelling, Gamification, and Mobile-Assisted Abstract Language Learning

Primary school learners benefit from vocabulary instruction that is meaningful, playful, and frequent. This paper reviews three approaches that can enrich elementary English vocabulary teaching: storytelling, classroom gamification, and mobile-assisted language learning. Drawing on recent research, we explain how story-based input creates contextualized exposure to target words, how game mechanics can increase participation and time on task, and how mobile apps can extend practice beyond the classroom with immediate feedback. Based on the literature, we propose a feasible four-week quasi-experimental classroom study comparing a traditional textbook-drill condition with an integrated treatment combining digital stories, gamified retrieval practice, and app-based homework. Outcomes would include vocabulary gains and learner engagement measured through tests, surveys, and observation. Practical guidelines and research directions are provided.

کلیدواژه ها:

storytelling ، gamification ، mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) ، vocabulary learning ، primary learners ، learner engagement