Improving the Effectiveness of Primary School Pupils' Retention of New English Words Through Didactic Materials

This article examines ways of improving primary school pupils’ retention of new English words through the use of didactic materials. It analyses the educational potential of visual, auditory, and practical materials in the process of vocabulary acquisition. Particular attention is paid to repetition, association, word-image connections, and interactive activities as means of strengthening pupils’ memory of new lexical items. The study is based on the analysis of scientific and methodological literature, comparative analysis, and pedagogical generalisation. It considers the use of flashcards, illustrations, real objects, word maps, and digital resources in primary English lessons. The article emphasises the importance of selecting materials according to pupils’ age characteristics, language proficiency, and lesson objectives. It argues that the purposeful and systematic use of didactic materials can support learners in remembering, recalling, and using new English words in meaningful communicative contexts.