Aspects of Teaching the Georgian Language – the Role of the Second Language and the State Language in Modern Conditions (Language as a Bridge Between Cultures)

Abstract

The paper aims to analyze specific linguistic challenges in teaching Georgian as a second language (L2) and to propose effective pedagogical strategies to overcome them.

The main linguistic and methodological aspects of teaching the Georgian language to foreigners are discussed. Attention is focused on phonetic, grammatical and lexical difficulties that are especially relevant for non-Georgian-speaking listeners in the teaching process: the multifaceted nature of the Georgian verb system, series and complex functions of turnover. The theoretical foundations of teaching a second language, the role of linguistic interference and the importance of the communicative approach are analyzed. The paper emphasizes the need to integrate the cultural component as a prerequisite for effective language acquisition.