Utilizing cartoons to teach lexicon to efl learners

Speaking, listening, reading, writing- are the 4 skills to acquire the language effectively, although these skills cannot be used without required lexica. Learning vocabulary is a key of success in language learning. However learning lexic seems difficult and often tedious for learners. Educating through games, mass media, songs, films are the ways of improving the learning atmosphere. One of the ways to make learning meaningful and interesting is utilizing cartoons, as children love and enjoys watching TV cartoons. This article aims to review relevant studies to provide the information about utilizing cartoons in EFL classrooms, while teaching new words to children.