THE PEDAGOGICAL VALUE OF PROVERBS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

This article examines the pedagogical significance of proverbs and sayings in the process of teaching English as a foreign language. Proverbs, as concise expressions of collective wisdom accumulated over centuries, reflect cultural values, moral principles, and linguistic peculiarities of different nations. The study highlights the role of proverbs in developing students’ communicative competence, linguistic awareness, and intercultural understanding. Special attention is paid to their effectiveness in teaching pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills at various stages of language learning.