Abstract
Annotation.This article is dedicated to investigating the effectiveness of sitcoms as a tool to create a complete linguistic environment in English classes, especially in formal education settings.The work examines the methodical approaches to the integration of sitcoms into the educational process, aimed at developing students' abilities to listen, speak, as well as expand vocabulary and the formation of pragmatic competencies.The potential of sitcoms as a source of authentic linguistic and socio-cultural material that contributes to the formation of communication skills in conditions close to real communication is analyzed.The study presents the results of an analysis of the application of sitcoms that show a significant increase in the motivation of students and their active participation in the language learning process.Special attention is paid to the analysis of students' preferences regarding the topics of sitcoms and the types of assignments, which makes it possible to optimize the selection of study materials.Practical recommendations have been made for educators on the effective use of sitcoms, including step-by-step support and the use of interactive forms of work.The article highlights the importance of carefully selecting media texts and their integration with educational objectives, despite the possible complexities.The results of the study are of practical importance for the development of curricula and teaching manuals, and offer prospects for future research in the field of linguodidactics.