Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A (2020)

Abstract
The present study aims at emphasizing the use of literature as a popular technique for teaching both basic language skills LSRW (Listening, speaking, reading and writing) and language areas (i.e. vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation) in present times. Reasons for using literary writings in foreign language classroom and foremost standards for selecting suitable literary texts in foreign language classes are emphasised so as to make the reader familiar with the fundamental ins and outs and criteria for language teachers' using and selecting literary texts and some difficulties faced by language teachers within the area of teaching English through literature (i.e. lacking homework in the area of literature teaching and nonattendance to clear-cut objectives defining the role of literature in ESL/EFL; language teachers not having the background and training in literature, lack of pedagogically-designed proper materials that can be used by language teachers in a classroom context) are taken into account.