Dramatizing vocabulary teaching in classes of young learners

Do Thi Bich Thuy *

* Correspondence: Do Thi Bich Thuy (email: ThuyDTB@vhu.edu.vn)

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Received: 09 Mar 2017
Revised: 06 Jun 2017
Accepted: 06 Jun 2017
Published: 10 Jul 2017
DOI: 10.58810/vhujs.5.2.2017.5204
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Do, T. T. B. (2017). Dramatizing vocabulary teaching in classes of young learners. Van Hien University Journal of Science 5(2), 45-50.
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Volume 5 - Issue 2 (2017)
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Education

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Abstract

Learning and memorizing vocabulary is very important in language learning, especially for young learners. There are a lot of methods that help learners to approach and get acquainted with effectively. One of the feasible methods is to dramatize vocabulary teaching in classes of young learners. This method not only helps learners to practice and memorize vocabulary longer because of their creativity through the use of language while performing drama, but it also gives them an interest in learning as they have the opportunity to interact directly in the natural role play.
Keywords: role play, vocabulary teaching

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