EFFECTIVE METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO TEENAGE LEARNERS
Keywords:
: listening skills songs , teenagers, methods, audio materials;Abstract
This article talks about increasing the effectiveness of modern methods of learning English, which are in demand today, solving the problems of teenagers in language learning, and the correct use of English songs in the course of the lesson. According to him, the importance of English songs in the formation of listening skills is explained in detail. If the selected song develops listening skills, it is explained that the use of its text in the lesson also affects the development of speaking skills. The article also provides explanations on the correct approach to teaching teenage students.
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