This article explores methods for designing speaking activities based on fairy tales for primary school students. Fairy tales are a valuable tool in language learning as they assist students in expanding their vocabulary, improving their ability to express themselves fluently, and stimulating creative thinking. The study found that fairy tale-based speaking activities significantly enhance student engagement, improve pronunciation, and build confidence in speaking. This paper is dedicated to the development of effective speaking tasks that utilize fairy tales to promote language skills.

fairy tales, speaking activities, primary school, language development, language learning, creative thinking.

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