Methods and techniques of teaching adults a foreign language

The paper describes the main features of teaching a foreign language to adults. The pedagogical conditions for learning and motivating adults are determined. The effective methods and techniques of teaching are considered. The described strategies for learning a foreign language contribute to the optimization of the process of learning. The analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of various teaching methods is presented. The author gives recommendations on the use of productive techniques and methods in the educational process. Metacognitive strategies for learning a foreign language are considered on the example of tasks for teaching one of the types of speech activity reading. When teaching adults, it is necessary to consider the level of language training, professional interests, select effective methods for teaching, develop content on the base of the needs. The priority of self-study, emphasis on self-development and previous experience, individual approach, practical orientation of training, flexibility in choosing training programs are important. Motivation is a fundamental element in teaching a foreign language to adults.