Keyword: «manipulative strategies»

The strategies of language manipulation used in the blogs of modern Russian politicians are examined in the article. An analysis of the frequent usage of manipulative strategies and tactics is given.

The article addresses the problem of developing critical listening skills in pedagogical students. Critical listening is defined as the ability not only to comprehend the content of a foreign-language utterance but also to analyze the speaker’s communicative strategies, identify persuasive techniques, and evaluate the argumentative validity of the message. Based on experimental work conducted at Ryazan State University named after S.A. Yesenin, the article describes a methodology for developing these skills using English-language political speeches as didactic material. A three-stage system of tasks is presented, including guided analysis, group analytical work, and independent comprehensive analysis. The results of the experimental verification demonstrate positive dynamics in the development of cognitive and operational-activity components of communicative competence in future teachers.