Humantech : Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Indonesia
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Humantech : Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Indonesia

Harmonizing Cognition and Communication: Implementing the Natural Approach for EFL Young Learners

Nayla Sabrina (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati)
Nishfa Auranissa Rachman (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati)
Palqi Wijdani (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati)
Dedi Sulaeman (UIN Sunan Gunung Djati)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2025

Abstract

This study aims at the implementation of a Natural Approach in teaching English to young learners aged 7–12, highlighting the im-portance of pedagogical practices that correspond to their develop-mental and cognitive characteristics. Drawing on Stephen Krashen’s second language acquisition framework—especially the emphasis on comprehensible input and maintaining a low affective filter—the re-search applies a teaching model that incorporates repetitive melodic chants (“vocab yells”), a grammar-free oral production stage, and thematic vocabulary-based games. In this study, we use qualitative results to indicate that this combination strengthens rhythmic and auditory reinforcement, encourages communicative confidence by removing the burden of grammatical accuracy, and supports con-sistent mastery through enjoyable, repeated activities. The findings showed that an instructional approach prioritizing meaningful in-put and positive emotional conditions over formal correctness can effectively facilitate naturalistic language development. This model not only lays a strong foundation for early English proficiency but also nurtures a positive and confident attitude toward language learning, offering valuable insights for curriculum development and classroom practices in EFL settings for children.

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humantech

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Religion Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Public Health

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Humantech : Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin Indonesia (E-ISSN : 2809-1612, P-ISSN : 2809-1620) adalah jurnal yang menerbitkan artikel penelitian yang mencangkup multidisiplin, yang meliputi : Humaniora dan ilmu sosial, ilmu politik kontemporer, ilmu pendidikan, ilmu agama dan filsafat, ilmu teknik, ...