Story reading as an effective tool of developing English language fluency

Abstract

Abstract. In this article we share our experience of using short stories in language learning process in Kazakh
groups. Our practice of using stories proves that they develop positive attitude towards foreign language and
foreign language learning. Stories can be taken in different proficiency level classrooms – from beginners to the
advanced. There is a big variety of activities teachers can do with stories. In order to achieve efficiency in the
use of stories as a learning material the following conditions should necessarily be satisfied: the story should
be carefully chosen; all the activities should be thoroughly prepared and well worked out; goals and objectives
should be clear to every student; all students should be involved in each activity at every stage; teacher should
do his best to make a story based lesson a challenging, instructive, educational and an enjoyable experience;
successful implementation of the lesson plan depends very much on the ability of the teacher to create the
positive, friendly and low stress atmosphere in the process of discussion. The teacher should encourage all
the group students to be active and feel at-ease since story reading lesson is predominantly a student-centered
activity.