To be successful in language learning and teaching as well as to advance language skills, one needs to utilize valuable and impactful language learning and teaching strategies. Language experts and pedagogues suggest variety of strategies which are essential for language skills improvement; one of these strategies is mind mapping. Since mind mapping activates both hemis of brain, it helps EFL learners to recall what they have learned. In addition, it can be used as an alternative medium for EFL teachers to deliver language contents. It plays greater role as well for the development of language skills. However, EFL students and teachers are not seen employing it during language classes. Hence, the objective of this article was to review and summarize the role of mind mapping so as to improve English language skills, particularly vocabulary, grammar and speaking skills. Secondary data from 20 published articles on the role of mind mapping on EFL students’ language skill improvement were examined to get a better understanding on the issue. Narrative review was carried out. As the findings of the published articles indicated, mind mapping ignited students’ language learning which consequently led for the enhancement of their language skills. Therefore, it is recommended for EFL students and EFL teachers to use mind mapping while learning and teaching EFL.
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Department of English Language and Literature, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
Department of English Language and Literature, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
