MODERN TEACHING METHODS USED IN INTENSIVE FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Keywords:
Intensive language courses, communicative language teaching, task-based learning, technology integration, language education.Abstract
With the increasing global demand for multilingual skills, intensive foreign language courses have become essential. These programs, which are designed to help learners acquire a new language quickly, require effective and modern teaching methods. This article explores the use of contemporary approaches like communicative language teaching (CLT), task-based learning (TBL), and the integration of technology in intensive language programs. By examining practical examples and theoretical experiments, it shows how these methods can improve engagement, fluency, and retention. Challenges such as student burnout and unequal access to technology are discussed, along with potential solutions.
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