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Item Open Access Pre-service TEFL Teachers' Perception of Using Digital Storytelling in English Language Teaching(SDU University, 2025) Beketay A.The provided research examines the attitude of pre-service Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) teachers in Kazakhstan toward the application of Digital Storytelling (DST) as a pedagogical practice. Through use of the mixed-methods research design, the study combines the quantitative data collected in the form of questionnaires and qualitative data based on semistructured interviews to explain prospective TEFL teacher's awareness, experience aspect, attitude, perceived benefits and challenges regarding the use of DST. The results demonstrate that, although the overall attitude toward DST tends to be rather positive, as expressed by most participants as an interesting and effective pedagogical tool, especially in developing speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills, the majority of them mention the lack of practical training and exposure addressed in their teacher education program. There were identified barriers such as different access to technology, the support of the institutions and different levels of digital literacy. This study also indicates that there is a requirement for more modest, practical training and incorporation of DST in teacher training programs. Such results encompass the general discussion of educational technology, offering context-specific information on how potential language teachers can be in a better position to conduct innovative digital practices in a classroom.