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Designing Russian Language Learning Materials for Kenyan Students
DOI: 10.23951/2782-2575-2024-4-18-48
This article explores approaches to developing culturally enriched learning materials for Russian as a foreign language tailored for Kenyan learners, integrating traditional cultural content and innovative teaching techniques. The main aim is to create engaging learning materials that bridge cultural differences and improve language proficiency. We will use a combination of customized software tools, surveys, and a literature review on Kenyan culture and modern language learning methods. These tools include an interactive web platform for vocabulary training, a video and subtitle extraction tool for contextualized listening and reading exercises, and lexical approach software that provides contextualized sentences from the literature. In addition, surveys on Kenyan perceptions of Russian and research on cultural differences will guide content development. Our research findings reveal significant cultural differences between Russian and Kenyan learners, such as different proverbs, folk heroes, and unique cultural contexts. The article also describes the three software tools, including examples and manuals to demonstrate their use in the language classroom. Developing culturally enriched language learning materials supported by innovative tools enhances the learning process, making it more effective and engaging for students and teachers. These resources can serve as a model for creating similar materials in other cross-cultural contexts.
Ключевые слова: Russian as a foreign language, Kenyan learners, culturally enriched materials, interactive learning, vocabulary training, lexical approach, video tools, language learning software
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Выпуск: 4, 2024
Серия выпуска: Issue 4
Рубрика: PEDAGOGY
Страницы: 18 — 48
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