The effects of mytological stories on English reading comprehension

Based on the idea that myths and Mythological stories, which are fundamental elements of cultures, should be used as a tool in language teaching, this study aims to examine the impacts of Mythological stories on English Reading comprehension. The study was prepared using the qualitative research method. The sample of the study consists of 28 students studying in the 11th and 12th grades of the "Language" department at 15 Temmuz Şehitleri Anatolian High School Yüksekova district of Hakkâri during the 2023-2024 academic year. The students' opinions on the subject were collected through a semi-structured interview form. The data were prepared by conducting content analysis. According to the results obtained, it was determined that Mythological stories based on myths positively contributed to students' English reading comprehension and that this impact did not vary significantly according to grade level and English proficiency levels. Furthermore, in the interviews with the students, it was found that the vast majority of students enjoyed the activity of reading mythological stories based on myths, found it more beneficial for Reading comprehension, remembered concepts, words, and sentence connections in the language better, and found it more engaging. It was suggested that this activity should be further enriched and integrated into the English teaching program for broader application. Key Words: Legends, Mythological stories, Foreign language teaching, Reading comprehension skills