LEARN FOREIGN LANGUAGE BY ANIMATION FOR PRESCHOOL LEARNERS

Abstract

This study examines animated media as a tool for teaching English to preschoolers, focusing on vocabulary, listening, and pronunciation. Children aged three to six are at a key stage for language development due to curiosity, cognitive flexibility, and imitation skills. A survey of nine participants, including teachers, education students and parents, showed that animation effectively engages children, enhances vocabulary, improves listening, and supports pronunciation. Adult guidance pausing videos, explaining words and encouraging repetition is crucial for maximizing learning. The study aligns with Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, emphasizing scaffolding and the Zone of Proximal Development, and Paivio’s Dual Coding Theory, supporting visualverbal integration. Brief animated stimuli and AI-based cartoons, combined with interactive family practices, further enhance language learning. Overall, animation with adult support is an effective and enjoyable early language education tool