TEACHING AZERBAIJANI IN RUSSIAN-LANGUAGE SCHOOLS: METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRINCIPLES

Abstract

The article explores the features of teaching the Azerbaijani language in Russian-language schools, the challenges encountered, and effective methodological approaches. It highlights the presence of phonetic, lexical, grammatical, and motivational difficulties in the teaching process and recommends applying communicative, step-by-step, comparative, and student-centered principles to address these issues. The article also provides practical suggestions for using visual, translation, and game-based methods, as well as for vocabulary work, grammar instruction, and the development of reading and writing skills. The research findings indicate that the comprehensive and purposeful application of methodological principles significantly contributes to the development of students’ communicative competence in Azerbaijani and enhances their interest in learning the language.