DIFFICULTIES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO YOUNG LEARNERS
Keywords:
Keywords: foreign language teaching, young learners, attention span, motivation, classroom management, cognitive development, language exposure, pronunciation, listening skills, assessment, learning strategiesAbstract
Annotation: This article explores the key difficulties faced by teachers when
teaching foreign languages to young learners. It examines challenges such as short
attention spans, limited cognitive skills, mixed abilities, classroom management, lack
of motivation, limited exposure outside the classroom, pronunciation and listening
difficulties, and assessment issues. The article also offers practical suggestions for
overcoming these challenges and highlights the importance of a supportive and
engaging learning environment.
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