Keyword: «teenagers»

The article examines the theoretical foundations of the formation of foreign language communicative competence of adolescents, reveals the content of the concept of communicative competence as a dynamic integrative personal quality of students. The criteria and levels of formation of communicative competence are described. The results of introductory diagnostic testing of primary school students are presented, on the basis of which it is concluded that it is necessary to implement the "Conversation Club" project as an effective means of developing foreign language communicative competence.

The addiction of modern teenagers to gadgets is a significant concern for psychology and education, as it has a negative impact on various aspects of their lives. The aim of this article is to determine the level of gadget addiction among teenagers and to work out possible preventive measures. The article presents the results of an empirical study conducted on a sample of 47 14-15-year-old teenagers, students in the 8th grade of a secondary school in Tula. The study revealed indicators of a high level of gadget addiction and the risk of it among students. The structure and content of a prevention program, along with the possibility of implementing it in a comprehensive school, are proposed.