USING ANIMATION TO FOSTER LISTENING COMPREHENSION SKILLS IN EARLY FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS

This article explores the effectiveness of using animation as a pedagogical tool to develop listening comprehension skills in early foreign language learners. As young children are highly visual, curious, and motivated by dynamic stimuli, animated materials offer unique advantages for language acquisition. The study analyzes theoretical foundations, teaching strategies, and practical classroom applications of animation. It concludes that animations enhance learners’ attention, memory retention, vocabulary recognition, and overall understanding of spoken language.