THE ILLUSION OF RAPID LANGUAGE LEARNING: THE PROBLEM OF QUALITY AND TIME IN MODERN EDUCATION
Keywords:
language learning, accelerated learning, methodology, competence, motivation, cognitive processes, quality of education, immersionAbstract
This study critically and scientifically analyzes the phenomenon of “rapid language learning,” which is becoming increasingly widespread in modern education systems. The research highlights the cognitive, psychological, and pedagogical foundations of the language learning process, and reveals the gap between methods that promise high results in a short time and the actual development of real competence. Additionally, the balance between time and quality, the role of motivation, and learners’ unrealistic expectations are discussed.
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