METHODS OF USING AUTHENTIC VIDEO TOURS IN EFL CLASS
The article is aimed at determining the methodological features of the use of authentic video tours in foreign language lessons in order to develop the socio-cultural competence of students. The results of the preliminary survey allowed us to state the criteria for video tours selection which was followed by the development of a specific set of exercises. The data obtained as a result of the formative experiment made us arrive at the conclusion that to develop socio-cultural competence one is recommended to carry out the use of video tours in the classroom on an ongoing basis.