THE INFLUENCE OF CROSS-LINGUISTIC INTERFERENCE ON SPEECH COMPREHENSION PROCESSES IN BILINGUAL CHILDREN

Abstract

The research investigates how bilingual children, specifically those speaking Uzbek and Russian, navigate the linguistic challenges posed by the interaction of their two language systems. Through a combination of literature analysis and experimental research involving children aged 5 to 8 years, the study identifies various types of interlingual interference— phonetic, lexical, and grammatical—and examines the factors influencing its degree. Key findings reveal that interlingual interference significantly affects speech comprehension, highlighting both its challenges and the compensatory strategies employed by children. The study emphasizes the importance of creating supportive language environments and employing effective teaching methods to mitigate the negative effects of interlingual interference.