CONSCIOUS AND INTUITIVE PROCESSES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING AND THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THEIR EFFECTIVENESS

Abstract

The article explores conscious and intuitive processes, which are also known in the literature as explicit and implicit processes, and their key role in the effective acquisition of a foreign language. It discusses the importance of the interaction between these two cognitive processes in learning. Conscious processes are related to the active study of language rules and grammatical structures, while intuitive processes are associated with natural language acquisition through spoken experience and contextual situations. The analysis of these two important processes emphasizes that to achieve high language competence these two elements must be combined, as they complement each other and undoubtedly contribute to a deeper understanding and automation of language skills. One of the central aspects of the article is identifying the factors that affect or may affect the effectiveness of these processes in different groups of learners. The article examines the main factors that influence the effectiveness of conscious and intuitive language learning. The authors analyze how learners' psychological and cognitive characteristics, such as motivation, age, and abilities determine the type of learning. For instance, some learners respond better to conscious, structured learning methods, while others are more inclined to spontaneous, intuitive language acquisition through natural use. The educational environment also plays an important role. Formal learning contexts promote the use of conscious learning methods, focusing on grammatical rules and their explanation, while informal environments usually stimulate implicit learning. The article notes that teaching methods are an important element that can ensure the effective combination of conscious and intuitive processes. Moreover, the use of both explicit instructions and implicit methods helps learners better assimilate language structures. Finally, time plays an important role — over time, explicit knowledge can transform into implicit knowledge through active use of the language in daily life. As a result, the article highlights that the effectiveness of language learning depends on a variety of factors, which include both the internal characteristics of learners and the external conditions in which learning takes place