Storytelling as a communicative method of teaching Russian as a foreign language
DOI: 10.23951/2307-6127-2026-2-20-29
The article is devoted to the study of the possibilities of introducing storytelling as a unique pedagogical tool in the process of teaching Russian as a foreign language to Chinese-Russian bilinguals, the fundamental concepts and advantages of this approach in the educational process are analyzed. The concretization of the methodological aspect in relation to the traditional type of storytelling is presented on the example of foreign students mastering the complex grammatical theme “Conjugation of Russian verbs”. The stages of development and presentation of the narrative described in this article contribute to the effective formation of communicative competence among foreign students, which allows them to freely express thoughts in the studied language in various communication situations. Storytelling helps to develop vocabulary and grammar, improve pronunciation and listening comprehension, activate students’ creative abilities, and motivate them to learn Russian and its culture. Storytelling makes classes exciting and productive, fostering interest in learning Russian and successful integration of students into the Russian-speaking environment. The practical significance of the material is due to the growing interest in the latest pedagogical solutions that contribute to the integration of theory and practice, the development of motivation and an increase in the level of foreign language proficiency among Chinese students, which helps to intensify thought processes and accelerate the acquisition of the necessary competencies. The development of innovative approaches based on the integrated application of knowledge from various scientific fields will improve the quality of teacher training and create conditions for successful language acquisition by foreign students.
Keywords: storytelling, methods of teaching Russian as a Foreign Language, Russian as a foreign language, education, communication competence
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Issue: 2, 2026
Series of issue: Issue 2
Rubric: THEORY AND METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING AND EDUCATION
Pages: 20 — 29
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