Keyword: «native speaker»
In this article the author considers excursion lessons as one of the effective forms of teaching foreign languages. It allows students to immerse themselves in the language environment, actively participate in speech situations and at the same time get acquainted with the culture and traditions of the country of the studied language. During the excursion, students develop all types of speech activities: listening, speaking, reading and writing. This contributes to a deeper understanding of the language and its structure. Excursion lessons make the process of learning a foreign language exciting and practice-oriented. They create a comfortable atmosphere for communication, exchange of opinions and contribute to the formation of confidence in using the language in real life situations. The author substantiates his position by describing the various advantages and disadvantages that this form of learning provides, and also refers to pedagogical traditions, confirming that this approach has been considered and applied by scholars as an effective method for centuries.

Anna Yashkina