By Irina Bakhshiian, Master Special Education Teacher, Independent Researcher, Russia

This issue of NASET’s LD Report was written by Irina Bakhshiian, Master Special Education Teacher, Independent Researcher, Russia. The article "The Fundamental Role of the Native Language in Teaching English to Children with Dyslexia" examines the impact of the first language onthe acquisition of a second language in children with dyslexia. It highlights how phonological awareness and lexical skills developed in the native language facilitate learning English and the importance of bilingual education and multisensory methods. The study confirms that preserving the native language strengthens cognitive functions and social integration, easing the mastery of the English language.

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