Methods of teaching a foreign language: traditions and innovations

The subject of the research is the main traditional and innovative methods of teaching a foreign language, which are actively used in the modern educational process. In the context of globalization, foreign language proficiency is important for the professional formation and development of an individual, and therefore, the modern education system pays close attention to teaching foreign languages. However, discussions often arise in the educational environment regarding the expediency of using certain teaching methods or the need to combine them to increase the effectiveness of students' learning of knowledge and skills. Taking into account the dynamics of the Russian educational system, as well as the specifics and diversity of approaches used in the language learning system, the relevance and importance of analyzing and evaluating the methods and approaches used becomes obvious. The authors used methods of theoretical analysis and empirical research (observation, comparison, etc.), since a combination of theoretical and practical teaching is of particular applied importance for a foreign language. In this article, the authors emphasize the expediency of combining established traditions and innovative approaches in modern methods of teaching a foreign language. Based on the analysis of the most common foreign language teaching methods, their strengths and weaknesses have been identified, which it seems advisable to take into account in the process of improving educational approaches. Many teaching methods that have been used and demonstrated practical effectiveness for decades are still relevant today, but this does not at all indicate their exceptional priority. Attention is focused on the prospects of combining various methods in order to improve the effectiveness of teaching a foreign language. The relevance of the introduction of information and digital technologies into the process of teaching a foreign language is emphasized, however, these novels are considered as improvements in teaching methods, rather than appropriate techniques.

teaching methodology, teaching methods, foreign language, traditional methods, innovative techniques, competence-based approach, grammar and translation methodology, design methodology, communication methodology, digital methodology