Keyword: «lexical skills»

The article examines theoretical aspects of the problem of forming socio-cultural competence while teaching junior schoolchildren foreign languages, analyzes various definitions of socio-cultural competence and its components, and describes the advantages and principles of using authentic materials in teaching intercultural communication. Particular attention is paid to the discussion of the expediency of introducing authentic video materials through W. Disney cartoons, thanks to which students will develop socio-cultural competence. The author highlights the psychophysiological features of children’s development at an early school age, and also describes the requirements for choosing a cartoon and the conditions for organizing the lesson based on it, offers electronic educational resources.

The article examines the features of the use of traditional and interactive methods in teaching vocabulary at the initial stage of foreign language education. A comparative empirical study was conducted on the basis of primary schools, during which the dynamics of the formation of lexical skills among students was evaluated. The results of the analysis confirming the advantages of interactive methods in the development of stable lexical skills are presented. Methodological recommendations for the introduction of interactive forms of work in the system of primary foreign language teaching are proposed.

The relevance of studying lexical skill development among school students in the context of contemporary education stems from the need to prepare learners for successful communication in a multicultural society. One promising approach to optimizing this process is the integration of audiovisual technologies. This article explores the definition and types of audiovisual technologies, examines their impact on language learning, and provides practical examples of their application in educational settings