The Impact of Using Digital Storytelling on Enhancing English Vocabulary Acquisition: A Case Study at Al-Nahda School in Maslata, Libya

Abstract

Digital storytelling is an innovative pedagogical approach that enhances vocabulary acquisition among young learners. This study examined the impact of using digital storytelling on enhancing English Vocabulary Acquisition mastery through quantitative methods, which are particularly suitable for learners acquiring a second or third language. The research was conducted at Al Nahda School in Maslata, Libya, involving a sample of 30 sixth-grade students. The participants, selected from a middle achievement group with similar learning abilities, were divided into an experimental group and a control group. While both groups initially received traditional instruction, the experimental group subsequently engaged with digital storytelling as an intervention, while the control group continued with traditional methods. Data were collected via pre- and post-tests and analyzed using SPSS version 25. The findings reveal that students who learned through digital storytelling achieved significantly higher vocabulary acquisition and demonstrated superior retention compared to the control group. The mean score of the experimental group rose from 52% in the pre-test to 71% in the post-test. Furthermore, the intervention fostered an interactive learning environment that reduced speaking anxiety and increased student motivation, engagement, and creativity. Students also showed measurable improvements in contextual vocabulary usage, grammatical accuracy, and pronunciation. The results conclude that digital storytelling is an effective and enjoyable approach for enhancing vocabulary and speaking skills in EFL classrooms within the Libyan context.