Storytime is a powerful tool to develop language acquisition. Kids who are consistently exposed to a variety of stories display more advanced oral language skills. In the process, children also acquire a greater vocabulary.
Listening to stories takes active listening and it leads to learning. At first the children feel that they don't understand and will want to give up, but the key is to keep it short but consistent.
The ear little by little gets used to the language and the mind begins to retain vocabulary and associate it with the images of the story.
Here are some simple book readings that can help with storytelling at home.