THE CORE EFFECTIVE PRACTICES FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

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In this article, we will cover topics such as setting realistic and specific objectives, choosing the right materials and resources, using a variety of skills and strategies, and reviewing and testing your progress. Key words: language teaching, methods, methodology, communicative methodology, task-based approach, process approach, language learning. foreign language, skill, techniques, learning styles, education technology. Learning a foreign language can be challenging and sometimes discouraging. However, the concept “method” was the bottleneck and the focus of this concept and consequently got the most attention. This concept represents the practice of teaching as a research-based and systematic set of teaching practices. In a simple definition, you can call it the way of linking theory with practice. Methods are the teaching systems which is usually fixed with the necessary techniques and practices. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) was closer to the term approach rather than methods and considered one of the methods used innovation. Other methods have concurrent at the same time of CLT emergence, like the Natural Approach, Cooperative Language Learning, Content-Based Teaching, and Task-Based Teaching. (Rogers, 2001). It was noticed, that the ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language has become a fundamental goal of many language programs across the world. The communicative language teaching (CLT), with its emphasis on ‘what it means to know a language and to be able to put that knowledge to use in communicating with people in a variety of settings and situations’ (Hedge 2000: 45), has become increasingly central to school modern foreign language (MFL) programs, at least in Western contexts, since it first emerged in the early 1970s. (East, 2019). The word “innovation” is often used to describe a product or development that is “new” or “enhanced” in some way but only when successfully implemented. According to (De Lano et al., 1994) innovation includes four key terms: 1- Change 2- Development 3- Novelty 4- Improvement. The total physical response method highlights aural comprehension by allowing the learner to respond to basic commands, like “open the door” or “sit down.” It combines language and physical movements for a comprehensive learning experience. In an ordinary TPR class, the teacher would give verbal commands in the target language with a physical movement. The student would respond by following the command with a physical action of their own. It helps students actively connect meaning to the language and passively recognize the language’s structure. Language immersion Total immersion: In total immersion, the language of instruction is the students’ new language, meaning that students spent 100% of the school day in their new language. 9 2 International scientific journal ISSN: 2181-3906 «MODERN SCIENCE АND RESEARCH» 2025 VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 6 / UIF:8.2 / MODERNSCIENCE.UZ However, the problem with this type of language immersion is that students find it difficult to understand more abstract and complex concepts. Partial immersion: In partial immersion programs, class-time is shared between the students’ native language and new language. In most cases, it is an even split of time between the languages. Two-way immersion: This type, which is also called bilingual immersion, is a way to integrate both students of the minority language and students of the majority language into the same classroom with the goal of academic excellence and bilingual proficiency for both student groups. Total physical response The model has three vital features: 1) grasping the spoken language must come prior to speaking, 2) comprehension is developed through body movement, and 3) the period of listening period helps a learner to be ready to speak. Such a model does not force the learner to speak. The silent way The silent way is an interesting ESL teaching method that is not that common but it does have some solid footing. After all, the goal in most language classes is to make them as student- centered as possible. In the Silent Way, the teacher talks as little as possible, with the idea that students learn best when discovering things on their own. Learners are encouraged to be independent and to discover and figure out language on their own. Instead of talking, the teacher uses gestures and facial expressions to communicate, as well as props, including the famous Cuisenaire Rods. These are rods of different colors and lengths. Choose the right materials and resources Another important factor for learning a foreign language is to choose the right materials and resources that suit your level, interests, and learning style. There are many options available, such as textbooks, podcasts, apps, websites, videos, games, and more. You should look for materials that are engaging, relevant, and appropriate for your goals and needs. For example, if you want to improve your listening skills, you could listen t