Abstract:
The article actualizes the problem of studying English at primary school. The principles of forming basic listening and speaking skills in English at primary school are considered. It was noticed that initial
communica- tive skills are being formed with a help of enrichment of vocabulary, pronunciational skills and realization of speaking skills in elementary situations of communication in the context of definite thematic minimum. The samples of exercises and game communicative situations that are directed on the forming of basic listening
and speaking skills are presented.
