Development of English language communicative skills in senior preschool children

The study is devoted to the problem of teaching English to children of senior preschool age. We emphasize the need for the correct choice of means of communicative skills development of senior preschoolers. Game is the leading mean of language teaching at this age. However, the main method of teaching is recognized as a sample of adult speech and repeated repetitions of the sample, memorizing words and phrases after the teacher. We make an attempt to find the most optimal ways to develop English speech skills of preschool children. The authors’ own suggestions are based on a survey of children that was conducted as part of the ascertaining stage of the experiment. The ascertaining experiment consisted in determining the initial level of speech skills development of senior preschoolers in the field of English. The survey of speech skills of senior preschoolers included the study of two main components: listening and speaking in English. We describe the level of language proficiency of children of the preparatory school group. Diagnostics showed that about half of the children are at an insufficient level of understanding of English speech and communication in English. Experimental training provided for the definition of a system of games for preschoolers, creating special conditions for understanding the features of the English language. The use of specially selected games in teaching English allowed children to develop the ability to create independent statements on various topics, choose words, build phrases for the implementation of statements, and increase motivation to learn English.

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