Puppets in early foreign language learning

Examining theoretical aspects and practical examples, the thesis demonstrates the importance of using puppets in the early teaching of English. It leads to the conclusion that the use of puppets is invaluable, as they significantly contribute to creating good atmosphere in the group and the child-friendly environment for learning English. Their use helps children lose the fear of loud pronunciation as the puppets, their friends, present to them “their” English language through game. Practical examples show how the use of puppets in the early learning of English helps to improve children’s memorization of the language and helps to decrease their fear of loud pronunciation. Moreover, the puppets help to motivate children to participate in the lesson without feeling forced to do so