The Use of Interactive Methods and Techniques Used in Teaching Foreign Languages

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The article discusses various aspects of the use of computer technology in teaching Russian as a foreign language. Also given are traditional and non-standard, time-tested and only recently appeared methods of teaching foreign languages. Many methods target creative, self-directed and independent learning, critical thinking, judgment and expressing one's thoughts. Keywords: Method, Russian as a foreign, polyglot, bilingualism, technology, interactivity, technique. memorized during language learning, this is a natural Introduction: Learning foreign languages provides effect and can be seen even in children. Bilingual enormous advantages for a person. It means the children at age 5 already show better memory than freedom of communication, career prospects, their peers, and this difference only increases with age. education, and international experience. But in Enhanced attention and focus is another benefit. addition to all that, it's also excellent training for the Language learning involves systematic training and brain. Scientists have long observed people learning requires perseverance and attention. Adults often languages and have discovered many fascinating show better focus because they understand the things. It turns out that knowledge of foreign languages importance of concentration in achieving goals. not only changes one's worldview but also physically Learning languages helps train your attention to detail. alters the brain by thickening the cerebral cortex. Another interesting finding scientists made was According to one study, first, the brain is under such rationality and multitasking. When we solve important strain that various parts of the cortex develop actively, problems in our native language, we often rely not just and the amount of gray matter actually increases. on logic, but also on emotion, tradition, and moral Interestingly, the greatest gains were seen in subjects norms. But thinking in another language filters out the who began studying a second language in adulthood. emotional noise, allowing for more rational decision- Now that’s what we call active training! Secondly, the making. The brain of a language learner becomes hippocampus develops. This part of the brain, flexible and capable of switching between tasks quickly responsible for forming and storing memories, is without losing productivity — a highly valued trait in significantly more developed in language learners than the job market. in those with different hobbies. Thirdly, active neurogenesis occurs — the generation of new neurons Learning foreign languages also keeps the mind young. and the formation of connections between them is Thanks to neurogenesis, polyglots easily acquire new more active in polyglots, making the brain more flexible skills at any age. Furthermore, age-related conditions and better at absorbing new information. In other like dementia develop significantly later. Language words, if you want to study better — learn languages! learning extends the youth and health of the brain by more than five years. Naturally, such brain restructuring brings about certain consequences. Learning any foreign language There is some debate in language learning approaches. significantly improves cognitive skills, and there is Proponents of the academic school argue that theory, plenty of research to support this. So what are the grammar, and language structures are key, while their advantages of polyglots? One is stronger and more opponents believe that practical language use and live reliable memory. Considering how much must be communication are the priorities in today’s world. International Journal of Pedagogics 17 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ijp International Journal of Pedagogics (ISSN: 2771-2281) Literature Review Hermann Ebbinghaus Method — A similar but simpler repetition system: A.V. Kovaleva states: 1. Immediately "Using techniques from interactive pedagogical technologies (games, cooperative learning, critical 2. After 30 minutes thinking development) is an effective way to motivate 3. After 3 hours foreign students to learn vocabulary as part of all types 4. After 24 hours of speech activity." [1] 5. After 30 hours Various aspects of using computer technologies in teaching Russian as a foreign language (RFL) have been 6. After 2 weeks explored in the works of S.A. Khavronin [2], V.A. 7. After 2 months Krasilnikova [3], A.A. Atabekova [4], A.D. Gartsov [5], Sebastian Leitner Method — Requires three boxes to G.M. Starygina [6], and others. categorize words based on familiarity. Cards move E.V. Dzyuba’s article highlights four types of games between boxes depending on how well they are used in professional education for RFL: linguistic games, remembered. role-playing games, games with cultural and country- Mnemonic Techniques — Use associations, sounds, specific content, and creative games. Vocabulary imagery, or stories to improve memory. Examples learning in RFL can benefit from games, critical think