THE IMPORTANCE OF COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN LANGUAGE LEARNING
Abstract
This article highlights the role and significance of cognitive processes occurring in the human mind during the process of language learning. Language acquisition is not limited to memorizing vocabulary and grammar; it is closely connected to cognitive functions such as perception, memory, attention, and thinking. This article discusses how these processes remembering, understanding, using language in context, and responding appropriately during communication take place, and how developing them can lead to more effective language learning. Moreover, methods based on the cognitive approach, particularly techniques such as visual mapping, associations, and logical connections are analyzed for their effectiveness in language acquisition.
Keywords
cognitive processes, memory, attention, perception, cognitive activity, cognitive approach, language competence, communication skills, visual memory.
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