CHALLENGES IN USING MASS MEDIA MATERIALS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS' COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Abstract

This article is devoted to the problems of using media materials in the educational process in order to develop students' communication skills. The research focuses on three main aspects: explicit and implicit distortions of facts, difficulties in understanding complex vocabulary and grammar, as well as problems related to the relevance of the information provided. The article presents the results of the analysis of these problems, as well as recommendations for overcoming these difficulties and effective use of the media in the development of students' communication skills.

The main provisions of the article:

1. Problems of distortion of facts: The explicit and hidden distortions of facts in media materials are analyzed, their influence on the formation of correct representations of students is considered and methods of developing critical thinking to combat these distortions are proposed.
2. Difficulties in language perception: The difficulties faced by students in understanding complex vocabulary and grammar in media materials are considered, and strategies for adapting content to the level of students' language training are proposed.