INNOVATIVE METHODS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Keywords: innovative methods; teaching English as a foreign language; digital technologies; communicative approaches; project-based learning; gamification; multimedia resources; cooperative tasks; learner-centered education; critical thinking; creative development.Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examines innovative approaches to teaching English as a foreign
language, with a focus on contemporary strategies that strengthen learners’ motivation,
interaction, and language skills. It reviews the use of digital technologies,
communicative methods, project-based learning, and gamification as powerful tools
for enhancing teaching effectiveness. The article underlines the benefits of
incorporating multimedia resources, cooperative tasks, and learner-centered practices
to make English instruction more engaging and productive. Particular emphasis is
placed on the teacher’s role in adjusting methods to various educational contexts and
students’ needs. The research concludes that innovation in language education supports
creativity, critical thinking, and long-term mastery of the language.
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