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    Ukuphuhliswa kolwazi lwesigama kubafundi bebanga lesi-3 kusetyenziswaizaci zesiXhosa
    (Routledge, 2025) Nondalana-Vuzane, Nomfundo
    This article focuses on qualitative research that was conducted on Grade 3 learners. The purpose of the research is to look at how Xhosa idioms, which are part of folklore, can be taught to increase Grade 3 learners’ vocabulary. Using idioms shows fluency in any language and if you do not know the idioms, do not use them. Purposeful sampling and convenience sampling techniques were used for selecting the schools and participants. Analysing the results of the use of idioms is followed by the ideas of the cultural historical activity theory (CHAT), which considers how physical and psychological cultural resources are used to mediate learning. This research followed a qualitative research approach, an interpretive paradigm and an exploratory case study research design. It was conducted in two schools located in black townships in the Western Cape that use isiXhosa as medium of instruction in the Foundation Phase. Data were collected through participant observation and semi-structured interviews. This article concludes that idioms should be taught in a learner-centred teaching method which is class discussions, questions and answers, role playing and explanations so that learners’ vocabulary can grow and they can read with comprehension in Grade 3. When the vocabulary is not developed, it is a challenge for learners to read with understanding, because it is what helps them to understand what is said and written. Learners also use vocabulary when they speak and write. Therefore, this article also focuses on changes found by including traditional literacy idioms, cultural tools to enrich vocabulary and master language fluently.