Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024), Articles
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

THE ROLE OF NATIVE LANGUAGE IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES: A BALANCING ACT

Articles
Published 2025-02-10
Rahimova Dilnura Ilhomboy Qizi
Uzbekistan state World Languages University English philology faculty Group- FING 2106 Tashken,Uzbekistan
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Keywords

Language, language skills, native language influence, foreign language learning, bilingualism, language transfer, cognitive processes, language proficiency, importance of language, balance between languages

Abstract

In this article, we will explore the correlation between one's native language and their ability to acquire foreign languages. We will emphasize the importance of effective linguistic navigation by examining three sources: How does the first language affect the acquisition of foreign languages?  Bilingualism and strong sides of the Native Language and Strategies for Effective Language Learning and keeping the balance between them.

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