METHODOLOGY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING TO CHILDREN OF DIFFERENT AGES
Keywords:
Foreign language teaching, children, age-specific methodologies, language acquisition, pedagogy, early childhood education, task-based learning, communicative approach, cognitive development.Abstract
This article explores the methodologies and approaches used in teaching foreign languages to children of different age groups, analyzing how cognitive, emotional, and developmental factors influence the selection of teaching strategies. The paper examines how linguistic, psychological, and pedagogical research informs the design of age-appropriate foreign language instruction. Special attention is given to the challenges and advantages of foreign language learning in early childhood, primary, and secondary school-aged children. The article concludes with practical recommendations for educators based on the findings.
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