EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ PRONUNCIATION SKILLS

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Abstract. This article analyzes effective methods used to develop students' pronunciation skills from a scientific and pedagogical point of view. In the process of teaching English, pronunciation formation is considered an integral part of communicative competence, along with grammatical and lexical knowledge. The study studied the impact of phonetic exercises, work with minimal pairs, audio-visual technologies, the development of phonemic hearing, shadowing, drilling, intonation modeling and rhythm-melody-based methods on students' speech fluency. Also, effective mechanisms for identifying and correcting pronunciation errors, the exemplary role of the teacher's speech, and strategies for increasing student motivation are covered. The results of the article show that a multimodal approach, innovative technologies, and the harmonious use of individual and paired exercises in the development of pronunciation are highly effective. This study is of practical importance for foreign language teachers, language learners, and methodologists.