CURRENT FORMS OF WORK WITH STUDENTS OF A NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITY IN ENGLISH CLASSES

Abstract

The article examines effective forms of teaching at the English language seminar for students of a non-linguistic university. The practical goals of the lessons are to develop students’ ability and readiness for communication, which primarily involves the development of direct oral speaking skills. However, in the era of digitalization and a huge number of materials and resources for learning a language, the practice of speaking itself fades into the background in the classroom. Undoubtedly, in today’s modern and professional lesson at a university, all innovative technologies should be used, but without compromising the practice of speaking itself. The article discusses the importance of creating an atmosphere of cooperation and group interaction. The principle of collective interaction contributes to motivation of students to exchange information, work on assignments and increase the time for speaking and communicative practice. The implementation of the principle of collective interaction places special demands on the teacher, because the success of this work depends on his/her ability to manage the group format and establish a special friendly style of communication. The article suggests stages of group work that ensure an increase in the level of students’ activity in speaking practice. Practical recommendations are given for professional implementation of training in cooperation for the most effective practice of speaking in English classes at a university.