THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERACTIVE METHODS IN TEACHING ENGLISH: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
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Keywords

interactive methods, English language teaching, communicative competence, digital technologies, learner motivation.

Abstract

This article examines the role of interactive methods in the process of teaching English as a foreign language. The research highlights how interactive techniques such as role-plays, discussions, debates, simulations, and digital tools enhance learners’ motivation, communicative competence, and critical thinking skills. At the same time, the article identifies certain challenges in applying these methods, including classroom management, technological limitations, and teachers’ methodological readiness. The findings suggest that interactive methods, if properly adapted, can significantly improve the quality of English language education.

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