METHODOLOGICAL TOOLS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING

This article explores the pivotal role of smartphones and digital tools in enhancing vocabulary acquisition and language learning among students. With the widespread use of smartphones in daily life, their integration into educational environments has become both inevitable and beneficial. The study highlights the multifaceted use of smartphones—not only as devices of entertainment and communication—but also as dynamic learning tools that support vocabulary development through apps, games, music, multimedia content, and e-dictionaries. Drawing on classroom observations and practical applications, it demonstrates how mobile technology can create engaging, student-centered learning environments. The paper further outlines specific strategies such as changing device language settings, using audio-visual content, playing vocabulary-based games, and utilizing online platforms for autonomous learning. Findings from experimental classroom activities show improved learner motivation, better retention of vocabulary, and enhanced academic performance when digital tools are strategically incorporated. The study concludes that smartphones, when used effectively, can transform language learning into a more interactive, personalized, and impactful experience.