TYPES OF INTERACTIVE EXERCISES FOR IMPROVING ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS

The aim of the article is to consider the role of interactive exercises in the development of communication skills in English in modern foreign language teaching methodology.The article considers the types of interactive exercises, including roleplaying games, discussions, language simulations, group projects and debates, as well as their impact on improving students' communication skills.A detailed analysis of the most effective interactive exercises that contribute to the development of language skills, critical thinking and cooperation among students is presented.The impact of interactive teaching methods on the acquisition of grammatical structures, vocabulary and general language competence is emphasised.Particular attention is paid to the following categories of exercises: Practice Vocabulary: interactive vocabulary activities that help to consolidate new vocabulary in real-life contexts, including through the creation of sentences, acronyms and roleplaying games; Practice Discussion: discussion exercises that promote active participation, expression of ideas, development of listening and critical thinking skills, and discussion of different points of view and topics; Practice Listening: listening exercises that significantly improve listening comprehension, pronunciation and intonation skills, enrich vocabulary through the analysis of various videos; Interact with Your Team Members: team exercises that stimulate active interaction and discussion, improve English communication skills and collaboration skills; Problem Solving: real-life problem-solving exercises that develop critical thinking, practical language use and public speaking skills through the analysis of real-life problems.The article also provides recommendations on how to improve the learning process using interactive exercises, emphasising their importance in preparing students for real-life situations and increasing their confidence in communicating in English.