Аннотация
"The fast development of innovation has brought numerous advancements to instruction, especially within the instructing of languages. In addition to textbooks and other activities, foreign language teachers use a variety of audiovisual tools to create successful classrooms. In this article attempts to explore the purpose of using video in English as a foreign language classroom and discussed the benefits of using authentic video materials when teaching a foreign language. The features of working with authentic video materials are also considered. According to the author of the article, authentic video materials allow students to improve their speech comprehension skills and enter into a discussion. Also, special attention is paid to the selection of video materials that may be interesting, understandable and relevant to the modern reality of a foreign language society. The article emphasizes the broad possibilities of Internet resources. Authentic video materials stimulate interest and also expand students’ knowledge of the linguistic characteristics of the target language. The use of authentic video materials in teaching a foreign language opens up great opportunities for teachers and students to master the language. "