Türkiye'de Yabancı Dil Öğretimi: Tarihsel Gelişim, Sorunlar ve Çözüm Önerileri

Abstract

Learning a foreign language offers a portal to a wide range of cultures, traditions, and viewpoints. It extends beyond linguistic learning alone; hence, teaching foreign languages has grown to be an essential aspect of life for people. A solid command of a second language fosters understanding between people from different linguistic backgrounds and improves intercultural awareness. Additionally, it gives students the self-assurance they need to participate successfully in global spheres like international trade, diplomacy, academia, and scientific research. The present study addresses general aspects of foreign language teaching in Turkey, the value of learning a foreign language, a brief historical overview of foreign language teaching in Turkey, and difficulties in teaching foreign languages, such as problems in pre-service training of foreign language teachers, employment practices for foreign language teachers, physical conditions for teaching a foreign language, educational materials, teaching methods, and teaching management and supervision. The findings showed that Turkey's foreign language education faces a variety of challenges entailing a comprehensive strategy which includes multiple solutions and the active participation of all system stakeholders. As a result, a holistic and collaborative strategy comprised of multiple solutions and active participation from all system stakeholders is required.