On the role of authentic audio- and videomaterials in the formation of foreign language communicative competence

Abstract

This article is devoted to the study of the use of authentic audio and video materials in learning process and the formation of foreign language communicative competence.. Teaching a natural, living language is possible if you use materials taken from the life of native speakers or compiled considering the characteristics of their culture and mentality, in accordance with accepted speech standards. The use of authentic educational materials promotes more effective teaching all types of speech activity, helps to simulate a complete immersion in the natural speech environment in foreign language classes. Authentic audio and video materials help to create an impression of the natural speech of the native speakers; they are quite demonstrative that makes them very effective in learning process. These types of educational materials help to increase interest in the subject and contribute to better motivation of students.