METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING LISTENING COMPREHENSION TO THE STUDENTS OF ECONOMICS DEPARTMENTS

Abstract

The article concerns development and substantiation of the methodology of teaching listening comprehension to students of Economics Departments. The paper emphasizes that listening is a fundamental receptive type of speech activity that requires active cognitive processing of spoken language. It is based on the definition of listening as a complex activity aimed at perceiving, understanding, and processing auditory information, and considers it as a crucial component of foreign language teaching. Various approaches to define listening and its key components are analyzed. The article emphasizes the necessity of adapting teaching methodology to the specifics of professional training for students of Economics Departments. A phased approach to audio materials is proposed, including pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening stages. The importance of activating background knowledge, introducing new vocabulary, developing listening strategies, and comprehending the received information is highlighted.