TEACHING ENGLISH TO OLDER CHILDREN: METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR RAPID LEARNING
Keywords:
older children, English language acquisition, communicative approach, technology in education, game-based learning, mobile applications, Virtual Reality, gamification, accelerated learning, motivation in language learningAbstract
This article delves deeply into effective methodologies for rapidly teaching English to older children, combining traditional pedagogical strategies with modern technology to create a more comprehensive approach. With communicative and collaborative methods, as well as advanced technological tools like mobile applications and Virtual Reality (VR), language learning becomes both accessible and engaging. These tools not only aid students in gaining language skills faster but also improve their motivation and retention.
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