Educational Authentic Video Resources as an Essential Method of Studying English Pronunciation and Intonation in the Conditions of the Ukrainian Carpathians

Abstract

The paper deals with the issues of teaching and learning the English language for young
pupils at mountainous areas of Ukrainian Carpathians. During the first two decades of the third
millennium the decline of educational and social services financing is seen in Ukraine. The results
of this is very noticeable in the mountains schooling: closure of schools, lack of school buses, poor
supply of equipment and studying materials, extra-long winter holidays because of low
temperature in classrooms. The demographic factor is also important: many parents are forced to
migrate abroad in order to support their children in the Eastern Carpathian villages. At the same
time there is a growth in the use of ICT. The internet coverage leaves much to be desired but the
situation is expected to be gradually improved. The schools are still use outdated computing and
video equipment, although some enthusiastic teachers and students are willing to use own
portable video devices in order to study English and learn to communicate effectively at school
and home. The article emphasizes some important aspects of using authentic video resources to
teach pronunciation and intonation.