FRAMEWORKS OF INTERACTION BETWEEN IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Keywords: language competence, conscious learning, intuitive perception, communicative environment, learning approaches, speech skills

Abstract

Modern approaches to language learning increasingly focus on integrating various cognitive processes, as this significantly improves the effectiveness of the learning process. An approach that combines both conscious and unconscious elements of learning leads to a better understanding of how to develop language competence effectively, covering all necessary aspects: lexical, grammatical, phonetic, and sociocultural. The aim of this article is to provide a deeper analysis of the interaction between conscious and unconscious processes in language learning and to determine their impact on the formation of students’ language competence. The study highlights the role of conscious learning, which focuses on the detailed study of language structures and rules, as well as the importance of intuitive perception of linguistic material, which involves the automatic use of language elements without conscious attention. An important aspect is how the combination of these two components contributes to deeper language acquisition and increases its effectiveness in real communicative situations. The research methods in this article are based on a detailed analysis of scientific sources that study various aspects of language education, as well as on comparing existing approaches to the organization of learning process. The method of generalization was used to systematize theoretical concepts and the method of differentiation was employed to identify the key characteristics of the processes involved in the development of speech skills. The results of the study confirm that the combination of conscious analysis of language structures with intuitive perception of speech leads to more effective language competence development. The research also shows that the application of various learning approaches, incorporating both conscious and intuitive processes, ensures more stable and sustainable learning outcomes. This approach helps students not only understand the theoretical aspects of the language better but also practically apply the knowledge in real communicative situations. It is concluded that effective language learning involves the conscious integration of different language acquisition mechanisms. Using conscious learning along with intuitive perception in a communicative environment contributes to the harmonious development of language competence and speech skills.

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Published
2026-04-29
Pages
78-84
Section
SECTION 3 THEORY AND METHODS OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION