Keyword: «language skills.»

Reading as a supporting way to study english independently

Authors:

Svetlana N. Sharova,

Ekaterina S. Mokrousova

The article reveals the importance of knowledge of English as the world language of communication in various spheres of life. Particular attention is paid to the use of reading English literature in the original as one of the effective methods of independently improving the English language. The richness and diversity of English literature is characterized, including famous representatives of children's and adult fiction. The results of a survey among young readers aged 14-18 are presented, which revealed their high motivation to learn English and interest in certain genres of literature.

Keywords: motivation, english literature, individualization of the process of learning a foreign language, reading literature, language skills.