THE ROLE OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS IN ENRICHING THE VOCABULARY OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

This article investigates the significance of phraseological units in the development of primary school students’ speech. Phraseological units constitute the figurative layer of language and serve as a vital instrument for expanding students’ vocabulary, enhancing speech expressiveness, and fostering comprehension of elements of national cognition. During the study, the use of phraseological units in students’ speech was observed, and methods for teaching them were analyzed. The results demonstrated that purposeful incorporation of phraseological units into classroom activities significantly improves students’ speech activity and lexical richness.