Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 10, No 5 (2025)

The Emoji Speaks of Visual Reflection of English Language Learning in Kindergarten: A Systematic Literature Review

Sanhas, Tasman (Unknown)
Maulina, Maulina (Unknown)
Rahim, Titin Rahmiatin (Unknown)
Flores, Rosenell B. (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Sep 2025

Abstract

Emojis have evolved from informal digital symbols to useful teaching tools, particularly for young students learning English as a second language. The function of emojis in kindergarten classrooms in promoting visual communication, emotional comprehension, and language development is examined in this comprehensive literature review. We find patterns of emoji integration that improve vocabulary acquisition, promote emotional expressiveness, and facilitate cooperative contact by reviewing 22 peer-reviewed studies published between 2013 and 2024. We conclude that emojis speaks enable kindergarten learners' linguistic and social-emotional learning environments enhanced by serving as visual scaffolding and affective cues in English language learning. There includes discussion of the implications for digital tool development and classroom practice.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of English Language and Education (pISSN: 2597-6850 and eISSN: 2502-4132) is a journal that focuses on researching or documenting issues in education, language education, applied linguistics, English education, English language teaching, English Literature, language assessment and ...