The Role of Russian Songs in Learning the Russian Language for Foreigners

Abstract

This article is devoted to the problem of using songs in Russian language lessons as a linguodidactic 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 language, speech and communicative competencies in the process of using a song in a Russian language lesson are considered, the specifics of the formation of speech skills in Russian language lessons through song material are noted, differences between songs are revealed and ordinary texts of different directions. The article substantiates the reasons for the need to introduce song material into the content of teaching the Russian language at various stages, as well as the possible results of teaching Russian speech to students on this material; From a linguoculturological position, the article examines the educational potential of song material, compares it with other forms of expression of the artistic word, substantiates the usefulness of studying Russian folk songs.