G. K. Ismailova, L. A. Baitleuova
Shakarim University of Semey, Semey, Republic of Kazakhstan
The use of grammar-translation and communicative methods in teaching foreign languages to university students in online format: review from students’ perspective
Abstract: Nowadays, there are many different foreign language teaching methods. To improve the effectiveness of the learning process, it is necessary to constantly analyze the direct impact of teaching methods on the motivation of students, the degree of mastering the skills and competencies of a foreign language and their academic performance. As we know, the Covid 19 pandemic has brought changes to all areas of human activity, including the education process. Almost all Kazakhstan universities have switched to online learning. The aim of this study was to examine how students perceive the grammar-translation (traditional) and the communicative methods of teaching foreign languages. The following aspects were considered, namely, (a) students’ general experiences and attitudes of online learning, (b) students’ experiences of using grammar-translation and communicative methods, and (c) students’ perception of the combination of these two methods. It was concluded that the most effective way of application grammar-translation and communicative methods is their combination both in the online and offline mode of teaching.
Keywords: teaching methods, grammar-translation method, communicative method, online learning, foreign language teaching, English language teaching.
Paper submitted: October 27, 2021.
For citation: Ismailova G. K., Baitleuova L. A. (2022). The use of grammar-translation and communicative methods in teaching foreign languages to university students in online format: review from students’ perspective. Russian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 160–167. DOI: 10.17238/issn1998-5320.2022.16.1.18.
