Education of the republic of uzbekistan termiz state university department of english language and literature

Early language learning

Early language learning helps learners develop positive attitudes

towards other cultures and languages as well as laying the foundation for

language learning in later life. Owing to the children s’ lack of inhibition,

young children are usually enthusiastic participants in oral exchanges,

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making early language learning a great developer of receptive and productive oral skills, as well as of enjoyment for language learning and communication.

The profile of a good teacher in early language learning includes not only language competence but also the specialist skills and knowledge of a primary teacher. The teacher has a central role as he/she is likely to be the main source of input in the target language. He/she is also bringing an intercultural dimension to the learners, helping them learn about languages (i.e. developing language awareness, as well as developing strategies for language learning which will help in later education. The teacher also has to be able to understand the needs and capabilities of the young learners including the stage of mother tongue language development they have reached.