ENHANCING FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION THROUGH LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE: STRATEGIES FOR BILINGUAL LEARNERS

Abstract

This article explores strategies aimed at improving foreign language acquisition among bilingual learners, with particular attention to the role of pre-existing linguistic competencies and cultural background knowledge. Three key pedagogical approaches are examined in depth: translanguaging, code-switching, and multimodal instruction. The article analyzes how each of these strategies influences the language learning process and evaluates their overall effectiveness within contemporary educational settings. It is argued that the deliberate integration of these methods enables educators to cultivate more inclusive and productive language learning environments, ultimately fostering deeper linguistic proficiency and the development of intercultural competencies among students.