COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS: A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR LANGUAGE TEACHING
Keywords:
Comparative linguistics, language proficiency, semantics, language universals, descriptive linguistics.Abstract
This article is about the main peculiarities of comparative linguistics in teaching foreign languages. Comparative linguistics, the study of the similarities and differences between languages, plays a vital role in teaching foreign languages. It provides valuable insights into the structure, grammar, and vocabulary of different languages, enhancing the learning experience and improving language proficiency. This article explores the applications and benefits of comparative linguistics in foreign language teaching, highlighting its importance in understanding language universals and differences, providing historical and etymological insights, and facilitating the learning of related languages.
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