USING LITERARY TEXTS TO IMPROVE LINGUISTICCOMPETENCE: PROJECTIONS FOR GREEK STUDENTSLEARNING ENGLISH AND FRENCH 1

This article is an attempt to make an overview of the effects of using literary texts in foreign language teaching environment in general and, in particular, to improve the language skills of Greek learners of English and French.Based on existing literary texts and prior knowledge of how literary texts help language learning and other aspects, it outlines the predictions of how literary texts can improve vocabulary, grammar, cultural understanding and critical thinking skills in Greek classrooms during the teaching of English and French.Although no research has been conducted for some time on this topic, this study provides a road map for exploring how literary texts can transform language learning according to previous studies and opinions and sets out practical perspectives on the impact of literary texts on foreign language teaching.