Phonetic difficulties of studying Russian as foreign language (from the experience of teaching medical students from India).

Abstract

This article discusses didactic techniques for teaching Russian as a foreign language. Subject of research: development of phonics skills, skills of understanding foreign language speech “by ear” in an authentic language environment. The article analyzes the features of the pronunciation of Russian sounds by foreign students. The following methods were used in the study: comparative, descriptive, elements of a total selection of phonetic material. Particular attention is paid to the phonetic stage, which is the most difficult and responsible in the formation of correct pronunciation. It is noted that even for those who have previously studied Russian, the pronunciation of some sounds in an authentic environment is particularly difficult. Particular difficulties arise in the process of developing pronunciation skills when studying the Russian language by foreign students. Typically, the general phonetic period lasts from two to four months, depending on the level of training of the students, the motivation of the students and the similarity of the sounds of the native language in relation to the target language. The results of the study include an analysis of typical phonetic errors. Conclusions: for the successful development of phonemic skills of the Russian language, it is necessary not only the personal participation and skill of the teacher, but also the psychological attitude of the students; material factor (availability of necessary technical means of training); immersion in an authentic language environment.