English teaching methods in contemporary education

Abstract

This article critically analyzes several systematic issues within current English language teaching methods. Firstly, discussing the problem of rapid decay of knowledge and information, the causes and offering some solutions. Secondly, it describes how traditional, passive teaching methods which focus more on accuracy compared to real-life skills are still dominant, how educators lack of integrating modern digital tools, particularly when they are engaging with Gen Z. Key solutions are proposed such as the websites that can be used and shifting from theoretical ways to student-centered, communicative activities. Language teaching should not be something students get bored with or tired of, it is living in another life, another culture, meeting new people, thinking in different way and so on. Teachers should make students feel as if they are stepping outside of their country and seeing the world with brand new eyes, even while they are still in the classroom.