THE EFFECT OF VISUAL AIDS ON VOCABULARY RETENTION AMONG 9-YEAR-OLD EFL LEARNERS

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Vocabulary teaching  is considered to be one the most important step for  young language learners. Use of visual aids  like ictures, flashcards, videos, realia, and digital images in EFL classrooms is becoming more common, as they are believed to improve students' understanding and memorization. In this research how digital aids can influence on students vocabulary acquisition will be examined. Moreover it investigates in what way visual materials affect on 9-year-old students' vocabulary aquiring process. This qualitative review is mainly based on academic articles, educational investigations and methodological resources connected with use of visual materials among primary school students. According to findings, visual aids can boost learners' motivation, attention, understanding and help to create long-term vocabulary retention. Beside that, they help teachers to engage more students in the lesson and make them interact with each other effectively. Despite the positive sides, visual aids may have their own drawbacks, as many teachers are becoming reliant on them, neglecting other classroom activities, which are crucial for students cognitive abilities. This study summarizes that role of visual aids in teaching vocabulary to 9-year-old learners is vital only if it is integrated with other methods effectively.