Digital storytelling, which integrates traditional storytelling with multimedia technology, offers an innovative and engaging method for improving language acquisition among young learners. This research aimed to investigate and analyze young learners' general perceptions, benefits, obstacles, and expectations regarding the use of digital storytelling as an English language learning tool. The research design used was descriptive qualitative, utilizing qualitative methods to gather in-depth insights from 10 young learners in a third grade classroom at SMPN 3 Banda Aceh. Structured interviews were conducted to collect the data. The findings identified several perceptions in general of digital storytelling as good, fun, and useful. The benefits included making learning English easier, increasing the spirit of learning, and improving English skills. However, significant obstacles were also identified, such as the speed of the video, an unconducive learning environment, understanding technology, lack of understanding, and the need for focus. The students expressed expectations for digital storytelling to deepen their English skills. These findings suggest that schools and English courses should invest in technology infrastructure and provide digital literacy training for both students and teachers to maximize the benefits, minimize the obstacles, and enhance students’ expectations on the use of digital storytelling.