EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL OF WEB RESOURCES FOR TEACHING THE SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGES

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nataliya Belenkova ◽  
Irina Kruse ◽  
Ekaterina Zvereva
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Web Resources ◽  
Educational Potential

scholarly journals INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR STUDENTS OF NON-LANGUAGE SPECIALTIES WITHIN

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (194) ◽  
pp. 158-162
Author(s):  
Alina Mekheda ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Authentic Materials ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Educational Potential

The article reviews the main reasons for the growth of the role of a «foreign language» discipline within the framework of non-linguistic specialties as part of the process of gradual reformation of the higher education system in Ukraine. The author addresses the search for effective concepts for the integration of professional training and teaching foreign languages for future highly qualified specialists in non-linguistic universities, which are reflected in strategic government documents. The main innovative methods of teaching a foreign language, conditions for their effective application in the educational process of higher educational institutions along with their teaching and educational potential are analyzed. Amongst the innovative methods of teaching students a foreign language, the author highlighted the following: training modules that ensure the development of the fluency of students' speech, as well as their confident communication in a foreign language; case technologies that make it possible to use practical life situations for learning; binary classes allowing the integration of subjects, interest and students` motivation. Educators and students have the opportunity to use the Internet and computer technology to increase the efficiency of the process of learning foreign languages in university courses. A great tool for learning foreign languages are mobile applications and Internet platforms that use authentic materials. Students and teachers have access to audio and video materials created by native speakers who are also teachers. Mobile applications allow you to independently create test tasks, surveys and a variety of games and involve a large number of students.

scholarly journals El Cómic En La Clase De Ele: Las Actitudes De Los Estudiantes De Profesorado Y Algunas Repercusiones

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (28) ◽  
pp. 282
Author(s):  
Laurent-Fidèle Sossouvi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Educational Resource ◽  
Teaching Resource ◽  
Educational Potential ◽  
Analyze Data

Many researchers have considered comics as an excellent educational resource, pointing out to its advantages and its great educational potential. As a result, few authors have investigated the attitudes of students towards comics and they are rarely used as a teaching material in Benin in the learning of foreign languages. In this study, we aim to examine the attitudes of Beninese students of Spanish as a Foreign Language towards comic, as well as offer a reflection on some of the possibilities that can bring this teaching resource. In doing this, we analyze data from 25 participants which was obtained from a questionnaire, interviews, and tasks around the comic. Conclusions show that: (a) most participants showed a positive attitude towards comics and are highly motivated; (b) the use of comics contributed to improving their linguistic and intercultural communicative competences, as well as revitalized the learning of the target language. Finally, the paper concludes by pointing out the study’s implications and limitations, and offering suggestions for future research opportunities.

Technology-enhanced language learning: Recent developments and what to expect next

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.28) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Vilma Mikašytė
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Educational Potential ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Enhanced Learning ◽  
Insight Into

One of the key characteristics that are expected from a contemporary instructor is being able to creatively implement innovation in his/her day-to-day teaching activities. An example of such innovative approaches to teaching is the integrated teaching of, for instance, STEM subjects with foreign languages (FL). The latter can be successfully achieved via technology-enhanced learning (TEL) approach. Currently, there are numerous apps and platforms available or still being developed for teaching STEM subjects, which could be combined with learning FLs in order to ensure successful learning outcomes even more. However, the full educational potential of TEL tools for teaching FLs should be investigated and disclosed beforehand. To this end, the present paper provides an overview of the most recent developments in technology-enhanced language learning (TELL). It firstly surveys state-of-the art and then gives an insight into what to expect from the near future studies on TELL. 

scholarly journals OBRAZOWANIE W NAUCZANIU GRAMATYKI JĘZYKA OBCEGO

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (XIX) ◽  
pp. 5-16
Author(s):  
Anna Andrzejewska
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Visual Representations ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Cognitive Grammar ◽  
Cognitive Tools ◽  
The University ◽  
Educational Potential

The author of the paper assumes that cognitive grammar has an educational potential,which is also noticeable in the increasing use of cognitive tools in foreign languageteaching. A project of the University of Granada entitled “The educational potentialof cognitive grammar” was a stimulus for this research. Therefore, the paper focuseson Spanish as a foreign language and the concept of construal defined by Langackerin his “Cognitive grammar”. The author, using content analysis and dimensions of construalas the methods of research, creates a key of categories of visual representationsof grammar in textbooks of Spanish as a foreign language. The categories are inspired bythe concept of construal, which is a natural human process. Pictures are used to facilitatethe explication of grammar in a more comprehensible way. Moreover, the author showsthe potential of creating visual representations of particular grammatical problems andbenefits of their usage in teaching other foreign languages.

scholarly journals Perspectives for foreign language teachers’ professional development in the German-Polish border region

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-168
Author(s):  
Tomasz Lis ◽  
Marta Janachowska-Budych
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Foreign Language Teachers ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Teachers Professional Development ◽  
Educational Potential ◽  
Cross Border Cooperation

The aim of the paper is to identify key areas as well as to offer an overview of significant topics that should be addressed within training for foreign language teachers, enabling them to use the educational potential of the German-Polish border region in intercultural foreign languages teaching. In order to achieve this goal, in the first part of the paper the main concepts of pupiloriented education in a border region will be described (i.e. cross-border cooperation, learner-orientation, region-orientation, participation, sustainability, and competence for successful living and communicating in a border region), as they give insights into the essential fields of knowledge and skills that should be aimed at in terms of teacher-oriented activities during the process of professionalisation. On this basis, in the second part of the article, concrete recommendations on priority topics within the professional development of foreign language teachers will be made, according to the specific educational potential of the German-Polish border region.

scholarly journals EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL OF SOCIAL NETWORKS ON THE EXAMPLE OF LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE ON INSTAGRAM

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (34) ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A GUZ ◽  
◽  
T.A STRIKATOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
The Social ◽  
Educational Potential ◽  
Training Services ◽  
Educational Field ◽  
And Training

This article discusses the development of distance education and training services Web 2.0., In particular Instagram applications. The educational potential of the service allows you to implement it to teach various subjects. It analyzes the aspect of using Instagram as a possible platform for learning and learning foreign languages, in particular German. The paper analyzes the didactic potential of the Instagram application as one of the social networks that fall into the number of Web 2.0 services. The article describes the properties and functions of Instagram. Such qualities of this social network as visibility, accessibility and other characteristics of the service determine its prevalence and training potential. In addition, the prevalence of this application as a social network, which was not originally used for educational purposes, attracts a greater number of subscribers who, during the use of the application, may be motivated to learn foreign languages or other subjects, whose advertisements often appear in Instagram feed. The idea of the didactic potential of Instagram will be confirmed by the example of an analysis of German-language blogs aimed at teaching German as a foreign language. The article stipulates the necessary characteristics that make the blog successful in the educational field.

scholarly journals Les attitudes d'apprenants taiwanais de langue étrangère à l'égard de la bande dessinée et quelques implications

2012 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurent-Fidèle Sossouvi
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Intercultural Learning ◽  
Learning Resource ◽  
Affective Factors ◽  
Bande Dessinee ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Educational Potential

The issue of exploitation foreign languages' instructional comics has been widely discussed in recent years. However, although the authors indicate its advantages and its great educational potential, few have actually investigated learners' attitudes towards this learning resource. And everyone knows the importance of affective factors in the process of learning foreign languages. In addition, comic is rarely used as a teaching aid in Asia. As part of this contribution exploratory, we propose to examine not only the attitudes of Sinophones Learners of French as Foreign Language towards comic, but also the support it can provide. To achieve this goal, fifty-five Taiwanese learners, from level A1 to B1, divided into three distinct groups were probed, questioned and subjected to work around comics. According to the results, we conclude that (i) learners have positive attitudes towards comics, mangas, and are highly motivated; (ii) the use of comics has helped to improve their language skills and intercultural learning as well as revitalize the target language. Implications of these findings are discussed.

scholarly journals Debate Technology in Teaching Foreign Languages

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-160
Author(s):  
A Hopiaynen Olga
Keyword(s):  
Native Speakers ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Educational Potential

The paper focuses on some aspects of technology-based educational process aimed at enhancing the learner’s cognitive interest. The educational potential of debate technology that allows non-native speakers to improve the level of professional communicative competence is examined.

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