INNOVATIVE AND NATURAL APPROACHES TO FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

This paper explores modern and natural approaches to foreign language teaching in the context of globalization. Traditional teaching methods are being replaced by communicative, task-based, technology-enhanced, and natural acquisition strategies. By analyzing learner-centered instruction and drawing on Krashen’s Input Hypothesis, this study emphasizes the effectiveness of authentic input, real-world interaction, and immersive exposure in fostering language fluency and intercultural competence.