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Abdullayeva U.T. associate professor Department of Languages Tashkent State Agrarian University
MODERN METHODS IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Abstract. Over the past few decades, there have been significant advances in technology that have transformed the way people learn foreign languages. Traditional classroom-based instruction utilizing textbooks, workbooks, and lectures have given way to new digital tools and online platforms that make language learning more engaging, accessible, and effective. This article will explore some of the most impactful modern methods now available for studying foreign languages and their advantages over older approaches.
Keywords: technologies, benefits, learning process, teachers, courses, benefits.
Introduction: In today's globalized world, the ability to communicate in more than one language is becoming increasingly important both professionally and personally. As borders between countries continue to dissolve through advances in technology and transportation, cultural exchange is at an all-time high. The workforce is also becoming more international, with many jobs requiring interaction with colleagues and clients from diverse linguistic backgrounds. For these reasons, learning additional foreign languages can open up a wealth of opportunities and bring many benefits to individuals in their careers and daily lives.
From an economic perspective, becoming multilingual vastly increases one's career prospects and mobility. Many companies now conduct business worldwide and require employees who can navigate cross-cultural interactions. Having foreign language skills demonstrates to potential employers that one is globally-minded and culturally sensitive - qualities that are highly valued in the modern workplace. It also allows individuals to qualify for a wider range of international jobs that may involve travel, expatriation, or managing global teams and partnerships. Learning another major world language like Spanish, Mandarin, or Arabic can qualify one for jobs in fields like translation, interpretation, diplomacy, international trade and more.
In addition to career advantages, being able to communicate in a foreign tongue brings personal enrichment through cultural exposure and understanding. It opens doors to truly experiencing other societies from the inside out by interacting directly with local people. One gains a deeper appreciation for foreign cultures, customs and mindsets by learning the language they are expressed through. It allows for immersive travel without barriers when visiting foreign countries. The ability to converse with locals makes destinations come alive
through meaningful human connections instead of superficial tourism. Mastering a new language also provides cognitive benefits by flexing areas of the brain related to memory, reasoning and multitasking. Various studies have linked bilingualism to reduced risks of dementia and Alzheimer's disease as we age.
With today's information age, acquiring foreign language skills is easier and more accessible than ever before. Technological tools from smartphone apps to online language exchange platforms and video lessons have made learning new tongues convenient regardless of one's geographic location or budget. Many higher education institutions now offer degree programs fully or partially taught in foreign languages to immerse students from an early stage. Exchange programs, study abroad semesters and volunteer opportunities are excellent ways for students to learn while experiencing another culture firsthand. For working professionals, part-time language classes are commonly available in major cities worldwide to fit busy schedules.
Language learning techniques can be an incredible assistance while learning another dialect. A language learning system is a way to deal with discovering that is intended to make learning simpler and more fruitful. A procedure is similar to a guide — it gives guidance and help to assist with directing you on your excursion. Here, we will discuss techniques that you can use to assist you with dominating another dialect. We'll likewise investigate how to think up language learning techniques that best accommodated your needs. It's dependably essential to have a positive objective as a primary concern while learning a language. Putting forth objectives explains what you want to chip away at and where you really want to start your excursion.
To sort out what your language realizing objectives are, you may initially need to ask yourself what rouses you to concentrate on the language. Might it be said that you are learning French to watch another Network program you saw as on the web? Perhaps you need to have the option to chime in to that new Spanish tune on the radio? Research has shown us that putting forth objectives in light of your inspiration significantly influences achievement. Not certain where to begin with objective setting? Mango takes care of you! Bounce over to our post on putting forth great language learning objectives, or hop directly to our objective setting worksheet.
Another dialect learning technique is to set to the side your review directs and drench yourself in the experience of learning a language. Rather than poring over endlessly pages of sentence structure rules, attempt to make your objective language an ordinary piece of your day to day existence. Sit in front of the Programs, pay attention to digital broadcasts, read recipes, compose journal sections, or converse with yourself without holding back. Despite the fact that you will not be expressly zeroing in on learning (perhaps you're attempting to unwind or prepare supper), you'll in any case get on your language behind the scenes.
Paying attention to your new dialect consistently is a decent system for working on your general capability. This is on the grounds that when you stand
by listening to something in your objective language, you get input. Yet, what's the significance here?
Input is the language (words, phrases, inflection, sounds, and so on) that we are presented to when we read or pay attention to something. Dialects are best realized when we are presented to enter that is generally intelligible, yet that contains some language we don't yet have the foggiest idea (e.g., new words, sentence structure, and so on.).
Divided redundancy is one of the best procedures for further developing your jargon abilities. Divided redundancy alludes to the method involved with separating, or scattering, survey meetings as opposed to concentrating on everything simultaneously. Separated reiteration can likewise assist you with recollecting words better in the long haul. This is the carefully guarded secret. Begin by learning a couple of new words every evening (make cheat sheets and test yourself, for instance) and halting there. The following day, perceive the number of words you that recollect! When you can get them generally right after a short-term break, you can build how much time between learning meetings with those specific words. Before long, you'll find that your cerebrum has learned even the trickiest words and can recollect them even weeks (and months!) subsequent to learning them. Continue to add new words to your psychological (or genuine) cheat sheet deck, and rehash the interaction.
As unusual as it might at first appear, thinking in the language you're learning is a successful method for building your familiarity. A typical entanglement for language students is to consider what they need to say (or write) in their most memorable language, and afterward make an interpretation of it into their subsequent language. However, language learning includes significantly more than interpretation, and there are numerous ideas and expressions that can't be deciphered. For instance, envision you might want to utilize the colloquialism, "It's coming down like a hurricane!" in Spanish. The exacting interpretation (está lloviendo gatos y perros) doesn't seem OK in Spanish. The same Spanish expression is llueve a cántaros, which makes an interpretation of in a real sense to "it's coming down (or its downpours) pitchers!"
One of the most incredible ways of learning another dialect (or learn anything, truly) is to commit a great deal of errors. Try not to feign exacerbation presently! Really disappointing, they truly furnish us with extraordinary chances to learn - whenever they are remedied, obviously. Restorative criticism is a type of info your mind can use to assist you with trying not to commit the error a subsequent time. In any case, regardless of whether you mess up the same way once more, sit back and relax! Committing errors can proof of learn. You heard that right! During the time spent learning a language, there is a phase (in any event, when kids become familiar with their most memorable dialects) where we make orderly, designed blunders.
These blunders frequently come about in light of the fact that we over apply a standard we have assimilated. For instance, an English student might realize that
you add "s" to a thing to make it plural, and that implies they could say "mouses" rather than "mice." While this is in fact an error, it's likewise proof that the student has taken in the overall pluralization rule — presently they simply have to discover that "mouse" is an exemption.
One more key methodology for your language learning venture is to peruse however much you can in your objective language. Like tuning in, perusing furnishes us with input which our minds use to learn. Input is fundamental for getting on new jargon and syntactic designs. So, the more you read in the language you're attempting to learn, the more you'll learn!
Perusing in your objective language could appear to be truly overwhelming right away. Yet, I guarantee it's not quite so unnerving as it appears! Begin little: have a go at perusing street signs, menus, verses, or even straightforward virtual entertainment posts. You could change the settings on your telephone or PC to an alternate language. This is perfect for understanding practice! (Simply ensure you know how to change it back!)
Like perusing and tuning in, you ought to likewise compose however much you can in your objective language. Composing sharpens your useful abilities, meaning you get to work on delivering the language yourself. You want to reinforce your useful abilities to completely dominate the language you're learning.
For a great deal of students, writing in their objective language is truly frightening. Understudies frequently partner composing with long examination papers and cruel criticism on spelling and language structure.
Conclusion
In summary, modern methods leveraging digital tools and online platforms have made foreign language learning far more accessible, engaging, and effective compared to traditional classroom-only approaches. Technologies like mobile apps, immersive education models, AI-powered adaptive systems, and new ways to interact with native speakers represent significant improvements over older textbook-based methods. As these innovative techniques become more advanced and widely adopted, they are revolutionizing how people learn languages globally. The future of language education is highly promising as new technologies continue transforming this important field.
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