The Pedagogical Palue Of Anthropocentric Proverbs In Foreign Language Teaching: A Multidimensional Approach
Keywords:
Anthropocentric proverbs, foreign language teaching, cultural competence, pedagogyAbstract
This article examines the pedagogical potential of anthropocentric proverbs as effective tools in foreign language instruction. Anthropocentric proverbs–those centered on human experience, behavior, and wisdom–offer unique opportunities for developing linguistic competence, cultural awareness, and cognitive engagement among language learners. Through an analysis of pedagogical approaches, cross-linguistic examples, and theoretical frameworks, this study demonstrates how proverbs can enhance vocabulary acquisition, grammatical understanding, and intercultural communicative competence. The article proposes practical classroom applications and discusses the cognitive and cultural benefits of integrating proverbial wisdom into language curricula.
Downloads
References
Byram, M. (1997). Teaching and assessing intercultural communicative competence. Multilingual Matters.
Charteris-Black, J. (2014). Metaphor and worldview in proverbs. Metaphor and Symbol, 29(2), 106-123.
Ciccarelli, A. (2018). The use of proverbs in foreign language teaching. Language Teaching Research, 22(4), 445-460.
Condon, N., & Kelly, R. (2002). Using proverbs to teach about cultural values. Foreign Language Annals, 35(2), 208-216.
Lakoff, G., & Johnson, M. (1980). Metaphors we live by.
University of Chicago Press.
Mieder, W. (2004). Proverbs: A handbook. Greenwood Press.
Nation, I.S.P. (2001). Learning vocabulary in another language. Cambridge University Press.
Norrick, N. R. (2014). Subject area, terminology, proverb definitions, proverb features. In H. Hrisztova-Gotthardt & M. A. Varga (Eds.), Introduction to paremiology (pp. 7-27). De Gruyter.
Prodromou, L. (2003). Idiomaticity and the non-native speaker. English Today, 19(2), 42-48.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Rajapova Gulrux

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
The content published on the International Scientific and Current Research Conferences platform, including conference papers, abstracts, and presentations, is made available under an open-access model. Users are free to access, share, and distribute this content, provided that proper attribution is given to the original authors and the source.
