At the end of the twentieth century in Russia methods of English language teaching has undergone a revolutionary change.Initially, all the priorities were given to the study of language grammar, literary translation and reading.
Such a system of language learning, of course, bear fruit, but it required a long grind, that was reading the text, translation, learning new words, retelling and exercises in the text.Sometimes give a dictation or essay, as well as the rest - phonetic drill.These priorities are, in fact, implemented only one function of language - informative.So learn the language at a high level was possible only the most dedicated and hard-working.
If previously theorized teaching had more character, but now it has acquired the nature of the application.There has been a change in the functions of the teacher in the educational process - the teacher-mentor and teacher-dictator gave way to teacher-mediator and teacher-supervisor.
Currently, more and more noticeable change in the minds of people, especially they are expressed in the need for self-actualization and self-realization.Therefore, in the first place now is the psychological factor of learning the language, which is important for compliance with the authenticity of communication, suspended and claims, mutual benefit and respect for the freedom of others.
First place in popularity is the communicative method of teaching English, aimed at the practice of communication.This technique focuses on a speaking and listening comprehension.
in the process of mastering the language used simple syntax, because speaking is very different from writing, and it often contains short sentences than long sentences.However, the communicative method is applicable not only for easy conversation.If you wish to become a professional in any field and regularly enlightened on this subject, read foreign publications, can be enough to increase the vocabulary to be able to maintain a conversation with a foreign counterpart.Communicative approach, first of all, is designed to remove the fear of communication.Man, able to apply a standard set of grammatical structures and having a vocabulary to 700-1000 words, it will be easier to build a communication in a foreign country.Among
Russian courses of English communicative method of one of the leading textbook takes Headway.
system of English textbook Headway specially designed London Methodists Liz and John Soarz for youth and adults.The system 5 levels and each of them has a "Resource Kit," which includes a textbook, a book for students and teachers, audiocassettes.During the course «Headway» grammar studied at two levels: in the context of the lesson and the student workbook.She also summarized in a special appendix at the end of the textbook.This approach to the study of grammar is a distinctive feature of the course.
