INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH IN CYBER SOCIETY

Keywords: teaching methodology, innovation, technology, second language learning

Abstract

This paper discusses the innovative and interesting methods of teaching English. There are variety of teaching methods ranging from traditional to modern. Everyone has their own perspective and conclusions about teaching English as a foreign language. It is proved that whatever the teaching methodology, it must be centered on the learner as his mind is never static; it is constantly growing and changing. The practical part of this article aims to show the awareness of teachers regarding the innovative technologies and methodologies as well as to locate students’ reactions to the implementations of these methodologies.

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Published
2021-08-20
How to Cite
Babelyuk, O., Malanyuk, M., Wiraszka, I., & Galaidin, A. (2021). INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING ENGLISH IN CYBER SOCIETY. Scientific Journal of Polonia University, 44(1), 17-26. https://doi.org/10.23856/4402
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LANGUAGE, CULTURE, COMMUNICATION

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