STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACQUISITION THROUGH EXISTING LINGUISTIC SKILLS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Foreign language acquisition is a vital skill in the globalized world, requiring innovative strategies to accelerate and deepen the learning process. This article investigates the role of leveraging learners' existing linguistic skills and cultural experiences to enhance foreign language learning outcomes. The study outlines key strategies, including cross-linguistic transfer, the integration of authentic cultural materials, experiential learning, and task-based approaches. Additionally, it examines challenges such as linguistic interference and cultural biases and provides solutions for overcoming these barriers. By incorporating learners' prior knowledge, language educators can create a more holistic, engaging, and efficient learning process.