SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Salohiddin Xoliqov

doi:10.2024/3qhy5c94

Authors

Salohiddin Xoliqov student of Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2024/3qhy5c94

Keywords:

learning foreign languages, cognitive development, social integration, intercultural communication, functional development of the brain

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the social and cognitive benefits of learning foreign languages. The study examines the influence of the language learning process on interpersonal communication, intercultural understanding, and social integration. Also, aspects such as the development of cognitive functions of the brain, the strengthening of attention and memory, and the enhancement of creative thinking are analyzed based on scientific sources. The thesis discusses the importance of language learning for learners of different ages and its lifelong impact. According to the results, it is determined that learning foreign languages is important not only for personal development, but also for the development of society.

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