Innovative Methods and Contemporary Lesson Models in Foreign Language Teaching
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https://doi.org/10.69760/gsrh.0260304022Keywords:
innovative methods, foreign language teaching, lesson models, task-based language teaching, flipped classroom, gamification, CLIL, technology-enhanced learningAbstract
This article examines innovative methods in foreign language teaching and the lesson models that support them in contemporary educational settings. Drawing on theoretical frameworks from second language acquisition and recent empirical research, the study analyzes Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), the flipped classroom, gamification, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), and technology-enhanced approaches including Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL), artificial intelligence (AI), and immersive technologies. Particular attention is given to how these methods reshape traditional lesson structures into more interactive, learner-centered models. Findings from the literature indicate that such approaches enhance communicative competence, motivation, and learner autonomy while requiring careful pedagogical design and teacher preparation. The article concludes with implications for curriculum development and classroom practice in multilingual contexts.
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