ISSUES OF IDIOMATICITY AND AUTHENTICITY IN THE SPEECH OF SENIOR-COURSE STUDENTS IN ENGLISH TEACHING

<jats:p>The article presents the advantages of mastering idiomatic expressions with authentic materials in the process of teaching English in the senior (III-IV) courses of language faculties. One of the main prerequisities for the effectiveness of teaching English is that native speakers hear this language in their language in their own language. The use of authentic materials in teaching is an auxiliary tool for students to become familiar with the pronunciation, intonation, speaking speed and style of native speakers. The teaching of idioms directly creates a basis for students to acquire figurative and expressive speech habits and have expressive communicative competence.</jats:p>