The Impact of Short Stories in English Language Learning Classroom

Authors

  • Annida Maulidia Universitas Tanjungpura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26418/jefle.v4i2.74897

Abstract

With compact yet captivating tales, short stories have the potential to be an effective tool for enhancing students' writing skills in English language learning classrooms. As a result, this study article gives a complete overview of the literature on the impact of short stories on language learning. A systematic strategy is used in this study to discover and assess relevant nonempirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and expert perspectives on adding short tales to improve students' writing skills. The data for this research were analyzed, and ten published articles on the subject were reviewed. The findings from the evaluated journal papers show that including short stories in English language education, particularly in intensive reading courses, has a good influence. The findings from the evaluated journal papers show that including short stories in English language education, particularly in intensive reading courses, has a good influence. These findings are useful for educators and curriculum makers who want to improve language learning experiences by using short stories. According to the article, various outcomes were discovered during the evaluation, particularly for teachers and students during teaching and learning.

Keywords: Short stories, impact, English, language learning classroom

 

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2024-03-05

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): December 2023

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