THE POSITIVE OUTCOMES OF READERS’ CLUBS IN TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL)
Madaminova Gulzira Gulamkadirovna Andijan State Pedagogical Institute of Foreign languages, PhD
Keywords:
readers’ club, reading comprehension, motivation, collaboration, group discussion, pedagogical approachAbstract
This article explores the positive outcomes of incorporating readers’ clubs into the teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Through a comprehensive examination of the effects of readers’ clubs on language acquisition, motivation, and cultural understanding, this study sheds light on the benefits of this innovative pedagogical approach.
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