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Abstract
In the modern world of the 21st century, the need for learning a second language has become much more prominent due to globalization. The traditional methods of teaching a second language through grammatical rules are not sufficient for the learners of today. In this article, a detailed analysis of the modern methods of learning a second language is provided. The effectiveness of the modern methods of second language learning is evaluated. It is found that a combination of modern methods is the best for learning a second language.
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