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INTRODUCING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT A PRIMARY LEVEL

Iroda Ilhomjonqizi Sodiqova , PhD - Associate professor, Alfraganus University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Abstract

This article explores the importance of introducing foreign language education to children during their preschool and primary school years, emphasizing its role as a foundational element in their ongoing educational development. It cites various data and theories to underscore the significance of early language training. The article points out that the early years of life are crucial for language acquisition (LA), as neuroplasticity during this period enables optimal outcomes, especially in mastering pronunciation. Beyond this critical window, achieving similar proficiency becomes more challenging. The article supports the hypothesis that "younger learners tend to achieve better long-term results."

Keywords

EFL/ESL instructor, the Grammar-Translation Method (GTM), neuroplasticity, language acquisition, Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH), psychological, and physiological factors.

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INTRODUCING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE AT A PRIMARY LEVEL. (2025). International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 5(02), 969-972. https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai/article/view/2950