This article discusses the role of expressive reading in literature lessons in developing students' aesthetic taste, speech culture, and artistic thinking. It highlights the main requirements and norms of expressive reading, as well as the methodological approaches employed by teachers during this process. The article also analyzes the significance of such elements as intonation, pause, timbre, and pace in shaping expressive reading culture, along with effective techniques for working with literary texts. In addition, the paper emphasizes the role of modern pedagogical technologies and ICT tools in enhancing expressive reading competencies.