INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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Keywords: innovative approaches, English language teaching, educational technology, flipped classroom, gamification, communicative competence, learner autonomy.Abstract
Abstract: This article explores the integration and effectiveness of innovative approaches in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) within the modern educational paradigm. Rapid globalization and technological advancements necessitate a shift from traditional, grammar-translation methodologies to student-centered, digitally-driven frameworks. The author examines several cutting-edge instructional strategies, including gamification, flipped classroom models, and mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). Through a structured pedagogical experiment involving 48 secondary school students, the study measures the impact of these innovative practices on language proficiency and communicative competence. The results indicate a significant increase in learner engagement and oral production, providing a empirical foundation for the modernization of EFL curricula.
