Challenges in Teaching Languages to Young Learners vs. Adults

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Published: 2025-01-15
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/

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Rasulova Dilfuza Urinbaevna
Senior Lecturer of the Department of Languages Tashkent State Agrarian University

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This article explores the challenges faced in teaching languages to young learners versus adults, focusing on cognitive, social, and motivational differences. It addresses how these factors influence language acquisition and the strategies that can be employed to optimize language teaching for different age groups. By analyzing the contrasting characteristics of young learners and adults, the article aims to provide educators with a deeper understanding of age-related differences that affect the language learning process, ultimately promoting more effective teaching practices.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Excellencia: International Multi-disciplinary Journal of Education (2994-9521)

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Rasulova Dilfuza Urinbaevna. (2025). Challenges in Teaching Languages to Young Learners vs. Adults. Excellencia: International Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Education (2994-9521), 3(1), 138-141. https://doi.org/10.5281/

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