THE CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF “THE SILENT WAY” METHOD OF TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

The article conducts a comprehensive analysis of “the silent way” method in the context of foreign language teaching. The author reviews current trends in language education, providing a critical assessment of “the silent way” method that covers its historical background, strengths, and limitations. Additionally, the article highlights research findings that assess the effectiveness of this method in enhancing various speech forms. In conclusion, the author explores the feasibility of integrating this silent method into a foreign language curriculum at a non-linguistic higher education institution, using the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation as a specific example. The author concludes that “the silent way” method is an original method for teaching foreign languages. It can be noted that the method under study can be effective in homogeneous groups in which it is necessary to achieve minimal results in a short time. At the same time, the effectiveness of “the silent way” method in heterogeneous groups is questionable. In conditions of non-linguistic universities, it is necessary to take into account the specifics and requirements of the educational process, which may limit the use of this method in its pure form. The author does not identify the prospects for the practical implementation of “the silent way” method at a non-linguistic university, given the difficulties of learning professional vocabulary.