TRANSLINGUAL PRACTICES IN ESL/EFL CLASSROOMS IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
Bilingual education, Bilingual education approach, Classroom communication, ESL/EFL classrooms, Language alternation, Second language development.Abstract
Translingual refers to the practice of using multiple languages flexibly in communication, rather than strictly separating them. It allows speakers to draw on different linguistic resources to express ideas more effectively. In ESL/EFL
classrooms, translingual practices help learners use their first language (L1) alongside the second language (L2) to enhance understanding and participation. This approach recognizes language fluidity and supports more natural language acquisition in
multilingual settings. Translingual practices play an essential role in ESL/EFL classrooms, allowing students and teachers to use multiple languages for better communication and learning. Instead of rigid monolingual methods, enabling bilingual
students to think critically and articulate their ideas freely in both their first (L1) and second language (L2), improving understanding and participation
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