FEATURES OF LEARNING GERMAN LANGUAGE IN GROUPS AS A SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE AFTER ENGLISH OR RUSSIAN

Аннотация

This article examines the unique features of learning German as a second foreign language after English orRussian, focusing oncognitive, psychological, and pedagogical aspects. The article explores the challenges and opportunities faced by learners due to the differences in language structure, grammar, and phonetics between German, English and Russian. Special attention is given to the impact of prior language knowledge, specifically English and Russian, on the learning process. The paper also discusses various methodological approaches to teaching German, such as the communicative approach, task-based learning, and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), while emphasizing the role of modern technology in enhancing language acquisition. The study concludes that a tailored, technology-enhanced approach can help learners overcome difficulties in learning German andfoster effectivelanguage acquisition. Keywords: German language learning, a second foreign language, English, Russian, language acquisition, cognitive challenges, grammatical complexity, pedagogical strategies, technology in language teaching, communicativeapproach, task-based learning, CLIL.