WORK ON FORMING GRAMMATICAL SKILLS IN FOREIGN STUDENTS IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE LESSONS

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The article discusses effective methods and approaches for developing grammatical skills in foreign students learning Russian. It analyzes common difficulties faced by learners in mastering Russian grammar and explores various teaching techniques aimed at improving their understanding and practical application of grammatical rules. Emphasis is placed on interactive exercises, communicative methods, and individualization of learning processes to enhance the acquisition of grammatical competence. The study highlights the importance of systematic work ingrammar teaching to ensure successful language acquisitionamong foreign students. Keywords: grammatical skills, foreign students, Russian language, language teaching methods, grammar acquisition,communicative approach, language learning, Russian as aforeign language Introduction: The acquisition of grammatical skills is a fundamental component in learning any language, and this is especially true for foreign students studying Russian. Russian grammar, known for its complexity and rich morphological system, often poses significant challenges for learners whose native languages differ structurally and syntactically. Developing a solid grammatical foundation is essential not only for understanding the language but also for enabling effectivecommunication, reading comprehension, and writing proficiency. Foreign students studying Russian often encounter difficulties in mastering various grammatical categories, such as cases, verb aspects, agreement, and sentence structure. These difficulties can impede their overall language development and limit their ability to participate confidently in both academic and everyday communication. Therefore, systematic and well-organized work on forming grammatical skills iscritical in language teaching. This article aims to explore effective methods and pedagogical approaches that facilitate the development of grammatical skills in foreign students learning Russian. It examines the challenges faced by learners, the theoretical underpinnings of grammar acquisition, and the practical strategies that teachers can employ to enhance grammatical competence. Special attention is given to interactive and communicative teaching methods that engage students actively, promotedeeper understanding, and fosterlong-term retention. By analyzing various teaching techniques and learning outcomes, this study seeks to provide insights and recommendations for educators to improve their instructional practices. Ultimately, the goal is to create a supportive and efficient learning environment that helps foreign students https://ijmri.de/index.php/jmsi volume 4,issue4,2025 1225 overcome grammatical difficulties and achieve linguisticproficiency in Russian. Main part: Russian grammar is characterized by its complex system of cases, verb aspects, gender agreement, and flexible word order. For foreign students, especially those whose native languages lack such morphological complexity, these features present significant learning obstacles. For example, the case system, which affects nounendings depending on their syntactic role, is often unfamiliar and difficult to master. Similarly, verb aspects (perfective and imperfective) require an understanding of nuances in action completion and duration, which can bequitechallenging. These linguistic challenges are compounded by interference from the students’ native languages. Learners often transfer grammatical structures from their mother tongue, leading to errors such as incorrect case usage or verb form selection. Additionally, limited exposure to natural Russian speech and lack of practice in communicative contexts hinder the internalization of grammatical rules. To address these challenges, educators must employ a variety of pedagogical strategies that cater tothediverse needs offoreign learners. Key methods include: Explicit Grammar Instruction: Clearly explaining grammatical rules and their functions, supported by examples and contrastive analysis with the students’ native languages. This helps learners understand underlying principles rather than memorizeforms mechanically. Contextualized Practice: Incorporating grammar exercises into meaningful communicative contexts, such as dialogues, role-plays, and real-life scenarios. This approach enhances retention andenables studentstoapply grammar in practical situations. Visual Aids and Graphic Organizers: Using charts, tables, and color coding to illustrate case endings, verb conjugations, and sentence structures makes complex information more accessible andeasier to remember. Interactive and Communicative Activities: Engaging students in group work, games, and problem-solving tasks fosters active participation and reinforces grammatical patterns through userather than passive recognition. Task-Based Learning: Designing tasks that require students to focus on specific grammatical structures while accomplishing communicative goals encourages deeper learning and i