Revealing educational potential of neural network Gliglish as a linguo-information technology in teaching oral communication to students at university

Abstract

The relevance of the article is justified by the popularization of linguo-information technologies in education and their necessity in language teaching. This study identifies the potential of linguo-information technologies in teaching foreign language oral communication at a university. In this research, it is understood as teaching speaking, which is the aim of this study. Research methods include the analysis of theoretical sources, generalization and systematization of the key concepts and exercise modeling. A literature review on the research topic established that the current generation of students belong to the generation of digital natives, which affects the modern language teaching characteristics. The linguo-informational approach is significant to teaching language, consequently, linguo-information technologies are relevant. The article proposes a definition of linguo-information technologies for teaching foreign languages. To explore the potential of linguo-information technologies, we chose the neural network Gliglish.The practical part of the research involved exploring and analyzing the functionality of the Gliglish. While creating a system of exercises, we designed tasks of imitation and substitution to develop pronunciation, lexis and grammar skills, using this neural network, and described the methodology for working with these exercises. The outcome of the research revealed the potential of Gliglish in developing speech skills and abilities of students in a university.