THE ROLE OF COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS IN ENHANCING FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION

Comparative linguistics is a branch of linguistics that studies the similarities and differences between languages, and is of great importance in teaching foreign languages. This field helps educators develop effective teaching methods by comparing language systems, including aspects such as grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, and semantics. This article discusses how comparative linguistics can advance language learning, address student challenges, support cross-linguistic analysis, and enhance cultural awareness.