Formation of communicative language competence through authentic films in the practice of teaching RFL

the article is devoted to the use of authentic films in teaching Russian as a foreign language at a university. The role of an authentic feature film as a means of developing language competence is considered. The article presents an analysis of the work on the authentic feature film "Africa" (Russia, 2021, directed by Daria Binevskaya) in the classroom of Chinese students (B1+ level of Russian proficiency), and the results of the study are presented. The choice of the film is based on the anniversary events – 80 years since the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad. The film vividly illustrates the life of a family, showing the strength of the Russian people's spirit, their dedication to duty, and their care not only for their family and friends, but also for animals during the terrible years of the Siege. It is important for students to know the history of Russia and the history of the city where they live and study. This knowledge broadens their horizons, develops their self-motivation, and increases their interest in the country of the language they are learning. Watching the film allows students to achieve both educational and educational goals.

Russian as a foreign language, foreign language at a university, methods of teaching Russian in a Chinese audience, an authentic feature film, and communicative language competence