Междуезикови взаимодействия в предучилищна възраст: аспекти на двуезичното развитие
Cross-Linguistic Interactions in Early Childhood: Aspects of Bilingual Development

Summary/Abstract: This paper explores bilingual development in early childhood, focusing on interlinguistic interactions that emerge during the acquisition of two languages. Language is presented as a dynamic system influenced by biological, cognitive, and social factors, with early linguistic competence shaped by both innate potential and environmental input. Particular attention is given to phenomena such as code-switching, positive transfer, interference, and the silent period, which are characteristic of bilingual language acquisition in preschool children. Within the context of learning Bulgarian in a foreign-language environment, the importance of play-based and activity-based approaches is highlighted, alongside the need for an emotionally supportive and stimulating educational setting. The paper synthesises theoretical and practical perspectives essential for fostering balanced and flexible linguistic competence in young bilingual learners.

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