TRANSFORMING KNOWLEDGE INTO SKILLS — COGNITIVE FOUNDATIONS OF LANGUAGE MASTERY

Language — that remarkable human skill — is the foundation of our communication, thought, and social interaction. It is a dynamic system that is constantly evolving, reflecting changes in societies and cultures around the world. Mastering a language, whether native or foreign, is a complex process that engages different cognitive mechanisms and requires targeted teaching practices. This article explores these aspects by analyzing teaching approaches, methods, and techniques that facilitate language acquisition and mastery, as well as the cognitive processes that underlie this journey from knowledge to skill.