Effective methods of teaching Azerbaijani to Foreign students
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https://doi.org/10.69760/portuni.0109010Keywords:
philology, English language teaching, linguistic methodologyAbstract
This study examines effective methods for teaching Azerbaijani to foreign students by analyzing pedagogical practices, linguistic challenges, and learner needs. Using a qualitative design that included a systematic literature review, classroom observations, and instructor interviews, the research identifies communicative language teaching, task-based learning, and digital-media integration as highly effective strategies. The findings highlight that foreign learners encounter significant grammatical, lexical, and phonetic difficulties due to Azerbaijani’s agglutinative structure, complex case system, vowel harmony, and culturally embedded vocabulary. Culture-based instruction is shown to enhance motivation and pragmatic competence, while technology supports pronunciation, vocabulary retention, and autonomous learning. The study concludes that a multimodal, learner-centered approach is essential for improving proficiency and confidence among foreign learners of Azerbaijani. It recommends increased development of Azerbaijani-specific digital resources, standardized teaching materials, and further research on long-term learning outcomes to strengthen instructional effectiveness.
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