MYENGLISHLAB AS ONE OF THE GROUNDBREAKING BLENDED LEARNING TOOLS

Online learning is one of the most rapidly growing trends in educational use of digital technologies. The article touches upon the importance of MyEnglishLab as one of the newest tools for blended English language learning. Due to the pandemics of the 2020 many learners began to implement different tools of digital technology to an increasing extent. An effective and appropriate tool for learning English aimed at developing communication skills allows to increase individualization of educational activity, to optimize mastering language structures and grammatical rules, and also to overcome some obstacles of both oral and written competences of the students. An interactive platform is one of the newest blended learning tools that combines different English language learning activities in a variety of formats. It is a web-based system providing learners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online access to the teacher-managed course content, supports different learning styles, provides students with a large number of supervised practices. The platform MyEnglishLab contains lexical and grammatical tasks, audio materials listening and reading as well as watching videos. Tasks are performed in three stages: the formation of lexical and grammatical skills; improvement of language skills and using those phrases and sentences that were consolidated in the first stage in the dialogue with a computer; development of skills to use lexical and grammatical knowledge acquired during the previous two stages. The platform has options for choosing the number of attempts to perform both test exercises and training. In this article we present a research carried out among the freshmen of Yerevan State University Faculty of European Languages and Communication.

Within- and Cross-Language Relations Between Phonological Memory, Vocabulary, and Grammar in Bilingual Children

Purpose This study investigated within-language and between-language associations between phonological memory, vocabulary, and grammar in French–English ( n = 43) and Spanish–English ( n = 25) bilingual children at 30, 36, and 48 months. It was predicted that phonological memory would display both within-language and between-language relations to language development and that these relations would be stronger at the youngest age. Method Bilingual children participated in free-play sessions in both of their languages at each age, from which vocabulary and grammatical information (number of different words and mean length of utterance) was extracted. Vocabulary information was also obtained from parent inventories completed when the children were 30 months and a standardized receptive vocabulary test administered at 36 and 48 months. The children were also administered nonword repetition tests in both of their languages at each age. Results Mixed logistic regression indicated that phonological memory was associated with vocabulary and grammar within the same language and phonological memory in the other language. In two of the four statistical models, phonological memory exhibited positive between-language relations, and in one model, it exhibited negative between-language relations to language development. Results also indicated that within-language and between-languages effects remained constant, or between-language associations decreased during the age range studied. Conclusion Overall, the findings provide some support for cross-language associations between phonological memory and lexical and grammatical skills.

Contextual learning approach to the development of the grammatical accuracy in EFL

The present article highlights the importance of teaching grammar contextually so that students develop their grammatical skills. Effective strategies for all the stages of a lesson-presentation, practice and production (PPP model) – are presented. The main elements of a contextualized lesson are discovery, cooperation, authentic material and reflection.

ORGANIZATION OF TEACHING RUSSIAN FOR NON-PHILOLOGICAL FOREIGN STUDENTS

Дисциплина «русский язык» на продвинутом этапе характеризуется комплексностью: 1) в задачу обучения входит формирование навыков употребления и распознавания языковых знаков на всех уровнях; 2) в ней отсутствует разделение на аспектные занятия (фонетические, грамматические, лексические, стилистические). Работа по формированию навыков, например фонетических и грамматических, может происходить и часто происходит на одном и том же занятии.В статье автор рассматривает несколько путей и методик проведения практических занятий на продвинутом этапе и описывает три основные формы обучения русскому языку. Подробно автор говорит о цели и типологии аудиторных занятий, показывает разницу между речевыми и комплексными занятиями. В статье подробно изложена структура аудиторных занятий и предложены различные виды распределения времени. The discipline “Russian language” at an advanced stage is characterized by its complexity: 1) the task of training includes the formation of skills in the use and recognition of linguistic signs at all levels; 2) there is no division into aspect classes (phonetic, grammatical, lexical, stylistic). Skills development work, such as phonetic and grammatical skills, can and often does occur in the same class.In the article, the author examines several ways and methods of conducting practical exercises at an advanced stage and describes the three main forms of teaching the Russian language. The author speaks in detail about the purpose and typology of classroom lessons, shows the difference between speech and complex lessons. The article describes in detail the structure of classroom activities and offers various types of time distribution.

Common grammatical errors in the writing of high school students in Jordan: الأخطاء النحويَّة الشَّائعة في التَّعبير الكتابيِّ لَدى طالبات الثَّانويَّة العامَّة في الأردن

The aim of the research is to identify the common grammatical errors in the written expression of high school students in Jordan, and to identify the level that enables the students to employ grammatical skills in their writing. The sample of the study consisted of (42) high school students who were assigned to write an expressive topic in about (150) words in two topics that were identified by the researcher, and after the students ’papers were corrected and the grammatical errors were classified in their writings, the results of the research showed that the number of types of errors The grammatical expression in the written expression of high school students totaled (58) grammatical errors, the percentage of those errors ranged between (5.17% - 18.97%) and the type of error (the syntax of the plural of the peaceful masculine) came in the first place, as the number of this error reached (11) errors. With percentages amounting to (18.97), and the error came in (the sentence of Anna and her sisters) with a frequency of (10) occurrences with a percentage of (17.24%), followed by the error in (Kana's sentence and its sisters) with a frequency of (9) iterations and a percentage of (15.52) The error in (the parsing of al-Muthanna) came in fourth place with (8) iterations with a percentage of (13.79%), followed by the error in (number and count) with a frequency of (7) errors with a percentage of (12.07%), followed by a mistake (Assert the present tense verb ineffective) enumerates (6) iterations with a percentage of (10.34%), followed by a mistake (the parsing of the five verbs) after occurrences of (4) occurrences and a percentage of (6.90%), and the error in (parsing the five names) came in the last place with a number of (3) occurrences and a percentage of (5.17%). The results also showed that the standard percentages of the types of grammatical errors common in written expression among high school students ranged between (5.17% - 18.97%), all of which were less than (40%), which indicates that high school students have a good level of employing grammar skills. needed for written expression. The researcher made a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: teachers' training for students from the first basic grades on expressive writing situations, so that they get used to correctly formulating the sentence. and accustom students to reading and reading so that the circle of their culture expands and they have a linguistic wealth that helps them to write expressively.

STUDYING VERBS OF MOVEMENT IN THE COURSE OF RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

В данной статье охарактеризованы основные аспекты изучения глаголов движения в курсе русского языка как иностранного, а также приведены дидактические материалы, которые можно использовать для освоения названной лексико-семантической группы глаголов обучающимися. Актуальность настоящего исследования обусловлена прежде всего трудностью системы русского глагола, обладающего самой богатой парадигмой. Необходимость эффективного освоения русской глагольной системы особенно возрастает при изучении русского языка как иностранного (далее - РКИ). В статье представлен структурный и семантический анализ глаголов движения, а также раскрыты их синтагматические свойства. Для облегчения знакомства с русскими глаголами движения наряду с теоретическими упражнениями в методике преподавания РКИ активно используются упражнения в игровой форме, грамматические рифмовки, имитативные задания и т. п. Они позволяют иностранным обучающимся в ненавязчивой форме закрепить изучаемую теоретическую информацию, активизируют совместную речевую деятельность обучающихся, в рамках актуального в методике преподавания РКИ функционально-коммуникативного подхода дают возможность совершенствовать полученные речевые навыки и грамматические умения. This article describes the main aspects of studying verbs of movement in the course of Russian as a Foreign Language, and also provides didactic materials that can be used for mastering the named lexical and semantic group of verbs by students. The relevance of this study is primarily due to the difficulty of the Russian verb system, which has the richest paradigm. Russian as a Foreign Language (hereinafter referred to as RFL) is especially necessary for the effective development of the Russian verb system. The article presents a structural and semantic analysis of verbs of movement, as well as their syntagmatic properties. To facilitate acquaintance with the Russian verbs of movement, along with theoretical exercises, the teaching methodology of RFL actively employs exercises in the form of a game, grammatical rhyming, imitative exercises, etc. They allow foreign students to consolidate the studied theoretical information in an unobtrusive form, activate the joint speech activity of students, within the framework of the functional and communicative approach that is relevant in the teaching methodology of RFL, they make it possible to improve the acquired speech skills and grammatical skills.

The Effectiveness of Video Scribe Sparkol on EFL Students’ Grammar Ability

Grammar is one of the most important aspects as it integrates with four language skills, and it enhances the learners’ fluency. However, some students still get difficulty in understanding the grammar patterns and difficulty in composing grammatical sentences. One of the methods that can be implemented in teaching grammar is Video Scribe Sparkol. This study intends to determine whether or not the employment of Video Scribe Sparkol influences students' grammatical skills. This quantitative-experimental research involved the investigation of two classes; experimental and control. The experimental class was given treatment by using Video Scribe Sparkol, while the control class was taught conventionally (without using any media). The experimental class's SPSS data indicated that a pre-test average score was 68.15, and the post-test average score was 83.23. It indicated a highly significant improvement in the experimental class's score. Meanwhile, the average score of the control class's pre-test was 70.96, and their post-test average score was 78.09. As the significance sig. (2 tailed) of the Independent Sample t-test was 0.027 < 0.05, which means that the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. Thus, there is a significant difference between the average score of the experimental and the control class. The results revealed that Video Scribe has a significant impact on learners’ grammar ability, and it can motivate and engage them in grammar activities due to interesting images, animations, and audiovisuals on its features. Thus, further researchers need to investigate the students’ motivation toward this method.

Developing Grammatical Competence in Preschoolers

The article presents a theoretical review of relevant sources on the topic in question and, consequently, formulates the basic principles, obstacles and guidelines for developing grammatically correct speech in preschoolers. The article contains the author’s linguodidactic model for developing grammatically correct speech in preschoolers, as well as pedagogical conditions for its implementation: ensuring the interrelation between the perspective trends in learning, speech activity and speech experience of children; developing preschoolers’ grammatical skills using the specially developed methodology; teaching preschoolers the rules of morphology and methods of word-formation in language lessons; applying different effective forms and methods of organizing learning and speech activity for preschoolers. The article proves that the consideration and implementation of these factors have contributed to developing the suggested linguodidactic model for developing grammatically correct speech in preschoolers. It has also allowed one to create and practically implement it within the framework of the quasi-experimental educational process. The article indicates certain noticeable shifts in children with high and sufficient levels in all parts of the language being analyzed. It indicates that mastering the methods of word-formation as a means of enriching vocabulary helps preschoolers to learn the rules of form change and word-formation. Besides, the article has proved the effectiveness of targeted development of grammatically correct speech in preschoolers. The article may be of interest to university teachers and theorists in teaching East Slavic languages as native (at the beginning of their study) or as foreign.

Quality of L2 Input and Cognitive Skills Predict L2 Grammar Comprehension in Instructed SLA Independently

Input is considered one of the most important factors in the acquisition of lexical and grammatical skills. Input has been found to interact with other factors, such as learner cognitive skills and the circumstances where language is heard. Language learning itself has sometimes been found to enhance cognitive skills. Indeed, intensive contact with another language has been found to sometimes boost cognitive skills, even in intensive instructed settings, such as immersion programs (bilingual advantage hypothesis). In this paper, we report a cross-sectional study to assess grammar learning of 79 fourth grade German students learning L2 English in two immersion schools. Verbal teacher input was assessed using the Teacher Input Observation Scheme (TIOS, Items 14–25), and the learners’ L2 grammar comprehension was tested with the ELIAS Grammar Test II. Cognitive skills, including phonological awareness, working memory, and non-verbal intelligence, were determined using standardized assessment procedures. The results show that verbal input quantity and quality correlated significantly with the learners’ L2 grammar comprehension. None of the cognitive skills moderated the effect of input on grammar comprehension but all predicted it independently. The combination of L2 input and phonological awareness was found to be the most robust predictor of L2 grammar comprehension.

Mnemonics as the technique of lexico-grammatical skills formation in foreign language lessons

Currently the school is acutely concerned with the use of mnemonic instruction to help remember linguistic phenomena in a foreign language. The article discusses in detail mnemonics and the ways of using them at lessons on English and German at the stage of teaching lexical and grammatical phenomena, ranges mnemonic strategies that assist to remember unfamiliar vocabulary and grammar of the English and German languages more effectively, efficiently and easily, describes algorithms for working with various mnemonic devices, and gives a reference on the possibilities of their modification. The results obtained prove mnemonic techniques are an effective study tool which can be utilized by Russian-speaking students in learning English and German.