This article is devoted to the problem of using songs in foreign language lessons as a linguistic and didactic tool. The article reveals the essence of songwriting as a speech material and as a means of intercultural interaction. The features of the formation of linguistic, speech and communicative competencies in the process of using songs in a foreign language lesson are considered, the specifics of the formation of speech skills in English lessons through song material are noted, the differences between songs and ordinary texts of different orientation are revealed. The article substantiates the reasons for the need to introduce song material into the content of English language teaching at various stages, as well as the possible results of teaching students English on this material; from a linguistic and cultural perspective, the article examines the educational potential of song material, compares it with other forms of artistic expression, and provides a rationale for the usefulness of learning English folk songs.

Speech skills, song material, intercultural interaction

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