Document Type : Research Article
Authors
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Department of European Languages and Cultures, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
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Department of Theory and Practice of Translation, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
Abstract
The article provides insight into the idiosyncrasies of honing language skills that are necessary for passing the Interregional English Language Contest's Use of English section. The authors' extensive experience coaching English language contestants at universities and the Republican Olympic Centre for Gifted/ Talented Students forms the basis of the research findings. The article provides an overview of the notion of "Use of English," including its goals, function, and importance in studying foreign languages. It also outlines the prerequisites for the National English Language Contest's Use of English module and its evaluation standards. The authors are able to draw several conclusions from the research data that was gathered with the aid of conventional research techniques, including literature reviews, observations, interviews, and product analyses. One of the most important things to note is that passing the Use of English module requires more than just a thorough understanding of grammar and vocabulary; it also requires experience, which can be obtained by closely examining the test requirements, practicing particular skills, and learning about the cultures of the English-speaking world. It enables students to successfully finish both short and long answer writing assignments, presentations, practice for standardized tests, and advanced written communication tasks needed for the National English Language Contest, such as various forms of informal and formal letters, reports, reviews, stories, notes, and articles. The Use of English module's tasks, which include word formation in the context of the full text, crossword puzzles, anagrams, and error detection, focus more on the student's capacity for quick and creative problem-solving than they do on language proficiency. The authors' extensive experience and their extensive interviewing of contestants regarding the development of advanced language and supportive skills to enhance their competitiveness in the National English Language Contest, as mentioned in the article, provide unwavering support for the opinions expressed in the paper.
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