Traditional approaches to language acquisition focus primarily on cognitive abilities such as memory, grammar, and syntax. However, emerging research suggests that emotional intelligence (EI)—specifically empathy—plays a significant role in fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and cross-cultural communication. This article explores the connection between empathy and second language (L2) acquisition, examining how emotional intelligence influences linguistic competence, reduces anxiety, and enhances pronunciation through mechanisms such as social interaction and mirror neurons. The study highlights the potential of integrating EI-based strategies into language learning programs to improve communication skills and overall language proficiency.

Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Language Acquisition, Fluency, Pronunciation, Language Anxiety, Cultural Adaptability

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