APPLYING MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY TO TEACHING VOCABULARY TO YOUNG LEARNERS

Abstract

Teaching English as a foreign or second language to young learners can be complicated since they have limited prior experience and distinct characters. The Theory of Multiple Intelligences has many implications in English language teaching. This paper is to shed light on how to incorporate this theory into current approaches and methods of English language teaching. With profound analyses, a model of teaching English vocabulary to young learners is proposed. Finally, recommendations on teaching vocabulary to young learners are made in the hope that primary school teachers of English will lead pupils to success in English language acquisition and learning.