scholarly journals USE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL QUIZZES FORMING FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCE

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 177-182
Author(s):  
Elena Dubrovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Comparative Experiment ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

The article considers the phenomenon of gamification in education, studies various electronic resources creating educational quizzes, presents a comparative analysis of their advantages and disadvantages in order to teach foreign languages to University students. To prove the efficiency, the results of a comparative experiment of the use of electronic resources for creating quizzes are given.

scholarly journals Advantages of authentic assessment over traditional assessment while teaching English to university students majoring in non-linguistic subjects

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 287-293
Author(s):  
Irina Evgenyevna Abramova ◽  
Elena Petrovna Shishmolina ◽  
Anastasia Valeryevna Ananyina
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
University Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Authentic Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Self Assessment

The paper analyzes existing approaches to assessing the results of teaching foreign languages to the university students majoring in non-linguistic subjects with a special focus on the advantages of authentic assessment. The authors stress the state-level need to develop and implement effective assessment tools for ESL university teaching, and substantiate the effectiveness of authentic assessment for increasing students motivation to learn English. They identify advantages of authentic assessment, including a possibility to track individual students learning progress, to effectively use peer assessment and self-assessment, to focus on students performance indicators, to create a success effect, and to present actual teaching and learning results or personal development achievements in the form of presentations, projects and other tangible accomplishments. The paper describes a unified system of control, assessment and evaluation of ESL teaching and learning results, developed by Foreign Languages for Students of Humanities Department at Petrozavodsk State University (Russia) for modeling a foreign-language environment and enhancing students language socialization. The authors give a detailed account of establishing procedures for the assessment of speaking and writing skills, and analyze a didactic potential of a foreign language portfolio as one of authentic assessment tools. They come to the conclusion that peer assessment, self-assessment and other authentic assessment methods help to shift the focus from teaching to learning and create optimal conditions for student-centered education process.

scholarly journals Wirklichkeitsnah oder stereotyp? Das Bild von Dänemark und den Dänen in ausgewählten deutschen Lehrbüchern für Dänisch als Fremdsprache

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-104
Author(s):  
Józef Jarosz
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Communication Situations ◽  
Successful Transfer

Abstract The contemporary teaching of foreign languages assumes the development of the ability to use a foreign language in different communication situations. Apart from language competence, also the cultural competence is developed as it is a necessary component of communication. A successful transfer of knowledge and language skills in the process of foreign language learning is determined by a textbook (in addition to other factors). The goal of this article is to analyze the content and assess three Danish textbooks, which were published in Germany in the years 2008-2010. The textbooks are examined in terms of knowledge about Danish life and institutions, the transfer of intercultural competence and the presence of stereotypes. The textbooks were studied based on the list of criteria and it resulted in stating that the textbooks fulfill the objective of providing the knowledge about the country to a great degree. The intercultural component and the issue of stereotypes are dealt with in a different manner.

Effective Usage Of Game Activities, Dialogues And Role-Plays In Communicative Language Teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 72-79
Author(s):  
Fotima Abduvosiyevna Rafikova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Educational System ◽  
English Language ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Communicative Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Foreign Language Skills

At present, the English language is being taught by adapting world standards of Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) for teaching foreign languages to our national educational system. According to the Uzbek national standard the knowledge of the foreign language competence from the first to fourth grade is defined as A 1- for the beginner level. This article will disclose the formation and development of primary school learners’ foreign language skills through communicative competence.

scholarly journals Development of the Phonetic Skills in German as the Second Foreign Language on the Basis of the English Language

2016 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 62-69
Author(s):  
Liliya Ponomaryova ◽  
Elena Osadcha
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
German Language ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
The Given

The problems of forming phonetic skills of the German language which is studied on the basis of the English language have been considered. The aim of this research is to make the comparative analysis of the phonetic aspects of the foreign languages that are taught one after another. There has been the attempt to analyze, generalize and systematize the material on the given topic which is presented in works in German, English, Ukrainian and Russian on the main theoretical questions connected with the process of teaching the second foreign language. It was shown that while forming phonetic skills in German, it is necessary to give the characteristics to the phonetic, rhythmic and intonation peculiarities of both German and English; to point out the difficulties of mastering the pronunciation system of German, to develop the introductory course and the material for phonetic warming-up and to work out the algorithm of introducing a new sound.

scholarly journals Augmented and virtual reality technologies: innovations in teaching foreign languages at the university

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-67
Author(s):  
Zoya I. Konnova ◽  
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Galina V. Semenova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Visual Information ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The University

Modern society requires specialists who are ready to act in a high-tech professional environment. The use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies is a key direction for the development of the professional sphere in the near future. The relevance of this study is due to the need to introduce these technologies in the field of foreign language education in universities to optimize the process of forming students' professional foreign language competence. The purpose of this article is to study and analyze the existing experience of using educational technologies of augmented and virtual reality in teaching a foreign language in Russia and abroad. Methodology and methods: the lack of a sufficient research base devoted directly to the experience of implementing AR and VR technologies in the process of teaching a foreign language to university students led to the choice of a comprehensive research methodology: theoretical analysis of scientific, pedagogical and methodological literature on the research topic, description and analysis of research results. As a result, the article analyzes the use of augmented and virtual reality technologies in teaching a foreign language, their purpose and functions. The possibility of using these technologies in the educational environment in order to visualize the educational material, supplement it with visual information technologies by reading the QR code with smartphones, tablets and other gadgets, increase motivation and interest in learning is shown. The advantages and disadvantages of augmented and virtual reality technologies are highlighted. It is concluded that educational AR and VR technologies have a huge potential for teaching a foreign language in universities, and many of their shortcomings will be eliminated in the coming years.

scholarly journals DISTANCE LEARNING IN TEACHING ENGLISH: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

2021 ◽  
pp. 71-79
Author(s):  
Tetiana Kravchyna
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Independent Study ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Psychological Traits ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages

Foreign languages e-learning has gained in a great importance because of growing interest in the Internet. It becomes a very popular method due to its accessibility, simplicity and availability, which contribute to improvement of spectrum and quality of distance learning in teaching English in higher educational establishments in pandemic conditions. Mechanism of education is a key process of human life, which determines the personality development. Fast pace of information technology development brings on displacement of traditional learning in higher education establishments with more modern methods including distance learning in teaching English. This article attempts to reflect the current trends in foreign language learning using distance technology. Currently, new technologies and the Internet allow the person to gain the necessary knowledge without leaving home, using a personal computer. This article considers the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning in teaching a foreign language compared to full-time and part-time education. The survey has confirmed that quality and structure of educational courses are usually much better with distance learning than with traditional training forms. Distance learning comprises all actual learning methods and suggests a large number of assignments designed for independent study, with the probability of obtaining day-to-day consultations. It uses the latest accomplishments of interactive and information technologies and gives equal educational opportunities to students regardless of health, place of residence, financial security and elitism. Besides, the disadvantages of this form of learning over other forms and the reasons why distance education may be ineffective are given and explained in the article (lack of face-to-face conversations, one-side explanation and lack of constructive skills). The student must also have certain psychological traits and technical means such as a computer and an access to the Internet. The conclusions made as a result of the comparison allow to determine the areas that need special attention, as well as to choose the most convenient tools for effective learning of foreign languages and English, in particular.

scholarly journals COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT AMONG STUDENTS OF NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITIES WITH THE HELP OF TBLT APPROACH IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LESSONS

2021 ◽  
pp. 409-414
Author(s):  
Svitlana Nykyporets ◽  
Nataliia Hadaichuk
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Foreign Language Proficiency

The article contains a comparative analysis of PPP and TBLT approaches to the foreign language learning including the detailed description of the main stages of teaching and lessons planning in the framework of each approach; the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches are also considered in the article. It is also emphasized that using TBLT approach in groups of students from non-linguistic universities with a low level of foreign language proficiency (A2) is rather difficult. In such situations authors recommend considering the traditional PPP method, which allows practicing and fixing the necessary speech patterns.

scholarly journals EXERIENCES WITH CONGINTIVE MECHANISMS IN TEACHING FOREING LANGUAGE

2017 ◽  
pp. 108-112
Author(s):  
A. T. Anisimova
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Cognitive Mechanisms ◽  
Cognitive Approach ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Approach To Teaching ◽  
Development Of Language ◽  
Linguistic Approach

The article describes the experiences of applying cognitive linguistic approach to development of learners foreign language competence. It is suggested that the introduction of new language material should be based on conceptual representations (senses) of language forms rather than on comparability of native and foreign languages. Behind the cognitive approach to teaching foreign language there is a proposition that language is connected with reality or one of the possible realities through interpreting activity of an individual. The author discusses such issues of cognitive science as knowledge representation, information processing, development of language consciousness and individual learning styles in relation to teaching Russian learners a foreign language. The article describes the experiences of using cognitive mechanisms in development of effective tools in teaching a foreign language, in particular such topics as the system of the English article, teaching learners new foreign language vocabulary, usage of polysemantic words. The enhancement of language didactics paradigm with cognitive issues appears to be beneficial not only in learning a foreign language but also in development the learners general discursive competence.

scholarly journals The issue of motivation for foreign languages learning in international research works: Scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 38-63
Author(s):  
I. K. Tsalikova ◽  
S. V. Pakhotina
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
International Research ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Language Competence ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Factors Of Influence

Introduction. Today, foreign language competence of a person is a necessary means of active social and professional life. Despite this, quite a lot of young people do not always have the desire to learn foreign languages. This paradox made the motivation to learn foreign languages a popular issue to research worldwide. The article presents the scoping review of international studies devoted to the issue of motivation to learn foreign languages. First of all, it is necessary to understand the research trends in the study of this issue in general, and to determine factors, which influence the lack of students' interest to learn foreign languages in particular.The aim of the present research is to outline the current focus trends and to define the gaps in international research papers aimed at investigating the issue of motivation for foreign languages learning.Methodology and research methods. The methodological framework of the current research is based on the qualitative content analysis of relevant empirical research on this issue from the periodicals indexed by the international databases Scopus and Web of Science over the last 15 years. This review will provide an understanding of the degree of knowledge of the analysed issues at the international level.Results. The research works on the issues of motivation for foreign languages learning were divided into two main categories: the research works concentrated on inner - academic and professional factors, and the works which deal with the outer - social factors of influence. Within these groups, the existing research trends and the most promising research areas were identified (for instance, the influence of peers on the motivational sphere of students). Amongst the numerous works investigating external (socio-economic) factors of influence, there is insufficient research on the influence of macro-political and macro-economic factors on the motivation for learning languages (for instance, foreign languages learning preferences). The research outcomes will contribute to understanding the factors, which influence the students' lack of interest in learning foreign languages.The scientific novelty is in the originality of the demonstrated review, which includes many scientific papers performed by scientists from all over the world and based on various research procedures. In the review, the geographical principle of data selection was not used and the publication date was not taken into account. The main selection criterion was a research paper to be published in a journal peer-reviewed by international databases over the last 15 years.Such a principle was necessary to understand research trends in the issue of motivation for mastering a foreign language competence and to determine similar (or specific) factors for different countries, which cause students' lack of interest in learning foreign languages.Practical significance. The results of the obtained analysis will give understanding of the reasons for the lack of students' motivation to study foreign languages. Moreover, it will help to find a solution to this international challenge.

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