LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AS A SECOND: THE ROLE OF ACTIVE COMMUNICATION AND LEXICAL ENRICHMENT
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https://doi.org/10.35433/pedagogy.2(121).2025.12Keywords:
learning a foreign language, second language, active communication, lexical enrichment, language competence, communicative techniques, lexical competence, speech activity, interactive technologies, authentic materialsAbstract
This article examines the features of learning a foreign language as a second language, emphasizing the importance of active communication and a rich vocabulary. The role of communicative skills in the formation of language skills is emphasized, as well as the development of oral and written skills through the interaction of students and teachers. Special attention is paid to active learning methods, in particular role-playing games, discussions, which contribute to the development of speech activity and increase motivation to learn the language.
Effective strategies for enriching vocabulary are analysed, including the systematic study of new vocabulary in thematic groups, the use of mnemonics, the creation of vocabulary maps and the integration of new vocabulary into the phonological context. The importance of vocabulary in the process of mastering a foreign language as a second language and its impact on overall language proficiency are considered. Focus on the advantages of using authentic materials, interactive technologies and online resources for the development of active communication and vocabulary expansion.
The differences between traditional language learning methods that focus on grammar and translation and modern approaches focused on practical language use in real communicative situations are analysed. It is emphasized that successful acquisition of a foreign language as a second language largely depends on the intensity of language practice and purposeful lexical development, which together contribute to the formation of a high level of language competence and readiness for intercultural communication.
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