TEACHING LISTENING COMPREHENSION TO PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES
Keywords:
listening comprehension, primary education, digital technologies, English language teaching, young learners, educational technology, language acquisitionAbstract
This article examines the specific features and methodological approaches to developing listening comprehension skills among primary school students through the integration of digital educational technologies in English language instruction. The research explores the cognitive characteristics of young learners, analyzes various digital tools and platforms suitable for elementary education, and presents evidence-based strategies for effective implementation. The study demonstrates that age-appropriate digital technologies, when systematically integrated into listening instruction, significantly enhance students' auditory processing, vocabulary acquisition, and overall language comprehension abilities. The article provides practical recommendations for educators and curriculum designers working with primary-level English language learners.
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