Foreign Language For Specific Purposes Research Articles

Formation des compétences langagières à travers le jeu de rôle Moot court: enseignement du français à des fins spécifiques dans des groupes multilingues

The effectiveness of professional role play in studying foreign languages for specific purposes is the research subject of this paper. For these purposes, the authors studied and analyzed the legal role play, or in other words, the legal competition Moot Court intended for students of legal faculties and institutions as an educational instrument or technology in teaching foreign languages. In the context of higher legal education, role-playing in a foreign language becomes a model close to the future profession since it serves to better understand its particularities and details and become aware of its importance, usefulness, and necessity. The authors showed to what extent and how professional role-playing games contribute to studying and mastering a foreign language, what functions they perform and how they can be used in foreign language classes to obtain greater success in class. The study's main conclusions are based on an analysis of the data obtained following the assessment of the student's knowledge after the experience. The authors are convinced that during the game and its preparation, the participating student carries out many different activities related to learning a foreign language as he acquires knowledge of new lexical and grammatical structures, the syntax of a legal text and its terminology, the skills of dialogic speech and monologue, the ability to express oneself on professional subjects. Due to the motivational nature of the game and its properties of involving a student in a real creative and educational process, the acquisition of new linguistic knowledge occurs very actively and effectively.

APPLICATION OF ILLUSTRATIVE MATERIALS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING FOR ENGINEERING SPECIALTIES

APPLICATION OF ILLUSTRATIVE MATERIALS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING FOR ENGINEERING SPECIALTIES

Theoretical Model for Developing Professionally Oriented Foreign Language Competence in the Field of Spa and Wellness Services

The issue related to the quality of the employees in tourism is one of the most significant factors for the certification of the places in the SPA and Wellness industry. The efficiency and benefits from the provided products depend to a great extent on the knowledge and skills of the people working in this sphere. The increasing requirements for the language competence of the specialists in SPA and Wellness predetermine the necessity of designing a modern model for building professional foreign language competence. The aim of this study is to suggest some contemporary approaches to improving the language preparation in English and Russian of employees working in the field of SPA and Wellness services. The suggested foreign language model is aimed at creating practical habits for using English and Russian language and developing some basic communicative competence needed for professional realization. The model of education meets both linguistic and methodological guidelines and the peculiar requirements for professionally oriented training in a foreign language for specific purposes.

SELECTION OF LEARNING MATERIAL FOR BUILDING LEXICAL COMPETENCE IN ENGLISH PROFESSIONALLY ORIENTED ORAL COMMUNICATION OF PROSPECTIVE ECOLOGISTS

The analysis of topical issue in teaching English for specific purposes, namely the problem of selection of learning material for building lexical competence in English professionally oriented oral communication of prospective ecologists, has been carried out. The aim of the article is to substantiate units, sources and selection criteria of learning material for building lexical competence in English professionally oriented oral communication of prospective ecologists. During the investigation the following research methods are used: analysis of scientists’ findings, generalization, arrangement with the aim of finding out how this issue is being elaborated and giving grounds to units, sources, and selection criteria of learning material for building lexical competence in English professionally oriented oral communication of prospective ecologists. It has become evident that use of learning material is designed to build and develop in prospective ecologists system of lexical knowledge, language and speech abilities and skills, lexical awareness, communicative and learning strategies ‒ the components of lexical competence in English professionally oriented oral communication. The units of learning material selected for building lexical competence in English professionally oriented oral communication of prospective ecologists are envisaged as lexical units. It has been proved that authentic texts, audio-texts and videos of English professionally oriented oral communication that occur between prospective ecologists are the sources from which learning material is selected. A number of selection criteria and criteria of incorporation of lexical units into lexical glossary have been defined: professional bias, thematic and semantic value, stylistic appropriateness, ability to collocate, frequency and functionality.
 Keywords: foreign language for specific purposes; selection of learning material; units of selection; sources of selection; selection criteria; lexical competence; English professionally oriented oral communication; prospective ecologists.

ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ОНЛАЙН-РЕСУРСІВ У ВИКЛАДАННІ НІМЕЦЬКОЇ МОВИ ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО СПРЯМУВАННЯ СТУДЕНТАМ ЕКОНОМІЧНИХ СПЕЦІАЛЬНОСТЕЙ

Innovative approaches to teaching foreign languages based on the use of online resources have the potential to solve this problem and prepare students for the challenges of today's competitive world. At the international level, interest in foreign languages is also growing. The importance of numerous profession-oriented language teaching is increasing and this is of course making ever higher demands foreign language (subject) teaching. The need for foreign language skills at work is rising very quickly and thus gaining adequate specialist language training in today's times is of importance. Communication skills play an important role here. A receptive specialist communicative competence in German is present, if he/she is able, on the basis of a technical text, to draw on the knowledge of his field of expertise to his information needs to be expanded accordingly. In this sense, the area of exploitation of Internet resources is of particular importance. The use of virtual reality creates animmersive learning environment that simulates real-life situations, promotes individualization, and ensures active learning. Online resources provide opportunities for targeted and practical use of the language, ensure effective student interaction, and support independent learning. These innovative methods allow teachers to create structured and dynamic lessons that keep students engaged. The purpose of the study was to investigate the problem of using modern Internet resources in teaching a foreign language for Specific Purposes. Specific research objectives were aimed at addressing the following questions: what types of online resources are most productive for effective linguistic work; whether the analyzed sources are suitable for use in ESP classes; how to adapt existing online resources for students of economic specialties.

Professional foreign language – analysis of motivation and attitudes of healthcare students

The significance of foreign language proficiency in the global environment is characterized as a crucial component for enhancing international communication, collaboration, and labor market mobility. English is currently widely used as the language of international communication in various domains, while German is increasingly becoming the language of communication within the European Union. This paper presents the results of a study conducted on the courses of English Language and German Language in the first year of the undergraduate program in Radiological Technology and Physiotherapy at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar. The study aimed to analyze students' attitudes and motivation towards learning a foreign language in the context of their studies. The study investigated the factors contributing to students' motivation for learning a foreign language for specific purposes, such as the need for communication within the profession, expectations of employment in an international environment, and personal development aspirations. For this purpose, an anonymous questionnaire was constructed and administered among the target student population (N=95), and statistical analysis of the collected data was performed using the SPSS 20.0 statistical software. The introduction provides an overview of previous research on motivation for learning foreign languages in professional contexts, followed by the presentation of study findings. The obtained results enable a detailed analysis of motivational factors and can be utilized for the development of various teaching approaches and tailored instructional strategies to stimulate student motivation.

Роль несобственно лексикографической ситуации в развитии функциональной теории лексикографии (на примере специализированных словарей в ситуации обучения военному английскому языку)

The research aims to identify the features of the military sublanguage in the system of the English language from the perspective of the functional theory of lexicography and determine the role of a user learning military English and a non-lexicographic situation created by him when compiling dictionaries. The paper reveals the tasks of theoretical lexicography under a non-lexicographic situation (the study of military English and military translation) and dwells on the needs of a specialized dictionary user that arise in such a situation. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that it is the first to determine the influence of a specific user type and a non-lexicographic situation he creates (the study of military English and military translation) on the process of compiling a military translation dictionary, including e-dictionaries. As a result, it was substantiated that the functional theory of lexicography should be developed through the analysis of corpora-related situations (including non-lexicographic situations linked to teaching a foreign language for specific purposes). The author proves the need to create e-dictionaries for military translation, whose corpora will be based on the texts that take into account students’ communication-oriented and cognitive-oriented needs.

Functional approach to teaching a foreign language for specific purposes

The article is devoted to the problem of teaching a foreign language for specific purposes. The paper emphasizes the need to develop functional communication skills in a foreign-language professional environment as well as an intercultural communicative competence. The functional approach to teaching a foreign language is usually associated with a peculiar way of teaching foreign language grammar, but at present it seems appealing to consider functionality in teaching a professional discourse from a cognitive perspective, taking into account such phenomena as functional literacy, functional reading, functional language, which are necessary to create a holistic system for teaching a foreign language. The author describes a cognitive-interactive model of communication, which contributes to students’ understanding of the peculiarities of the functioning of a foreign language and encourages its use as an efficient tool to carry out professional communications.

FLSP STUDENTS’ ANXIETY AND THEIR LEARNING STRATEGIES IN SPEAKING CLASS

This study investigated the Foreign Language for Specific Purposes (FLSP) students' anxiety and learning strategies in speaking instruction. To gain insight into FLSP students' speaking anxiety and learning strategies, this study applied a descriptive qualitative research design. A Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) questionnaire and a semi-structured interview were used to collect data from 26 FLSP students for the study. The results were described in percentages and elaborated in the description. The results regarding the students' anxiety revealed that 7 out of 26 students (27%) experienced low anxiety, 17 out of 26 students (65%) encountered moderate anxiety, and 2 (8%) students experienced high anxiety. Furthermore, the results regarding the students' learning strategies showed that strategies such as preparation, practicing before speaking, and positive thinking helped students reduce anxiety in FLSP speaking performance. Implementing the appropriate strategies in FLSP speaking is significant as learning FLSP is more complex than general or academic English as it involves numerous foreign terms.

A narrative inquiry into the cultivation of EFL students’ critical thinking skills through multimodal texts

This article provides a story of two female undergraduate students in learning speaking with multimodal texts to elevate their critical thinking skills. Specifically, this study tried to investigate their lived story and experience in learning with multimodal texts following with the analysis activity to foster their critical thinking skill. In addition, their perceptions towards the use of multimodality and the benefits of multimodality were also portrayed. The study was carried out in a speaking class of Foreign Language for Specific Purposes (FLSP) subject in one of private universities in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. The materials taught consisted of e-picture of advertisement shared via WhatsApp group and YouTube videos about advertisement. This study employed qualitative method with a narrative inquiry. The study findings reveal that students interviewed had positive attitudes towards learning English with multimodal texts. Moreover, the use of multimodality benefits students to raise their awareness on critical thinking. The results of study contribute to the body of knowledge regarding the use of multimodality for speaking purposes.

Psychological aspects of experiencing war stress by students when learning a foreign language

The article deals with the psychological aspects of experiencing war stress by the students when learning a foreign language. Teaching students in Ukraine nowadays is associated with a high degree of stress. This especially applies to learning a foreign language, which already involves a certain level of stress, as it requires performing a significant number of interactive tasks, constant communication and involves foreign language acquisition. In order to research this issue, the authors analyzed the main approaches to the study of stress in modern psychology as well as physiological and mental state of students while learning a foreign language for specific purposes. The article outlines the didactic and psychological features of foreign language learning and its principles. During practical foreign language classes with students, we conducted an empirical study using the method of included longitudinal observation, chosen in order to avoid psychological traumatization and retraumatization, as well as providing emotional support in educational environment that is familiar to them. As a result of the study, three groups of students have been distinguished according to the way the stress symptoms are revealed: manifestations of minor, moderate and severe stress. The authors analyzed characteristics of their cognitive activity while learning a foreign language and motivation to study. The article presents the author's model of a person's psychological reactions to stress which proves that stressors can affect the human body and mental health in two ways, causing both emotional exhaustion and personal growth, leading to the enrichment of life experience and helping to find meanings in life.

Artificial intelligence and “Foreign language for specific purposes” classes in higher education institutions

Artificial intelligence and “Foreign language for specific purposes” classes in higher education institutions

Integration of Video Content into the Process of Teaching Professionally-oriented English at the University

The article discusses the problem of the effective use of video materials in the process of teaching a foreign language for specific purposes. The importance of including video in the learning process for the development of sustainable interest and increasing the degree of mastering learning material is emphasized. The purpose of the article is to discuss the theoretical and applied aspects of integrating video materials into the process of teaching English for Specific Purposes in a non-linguistic university. The research methodology is based on a comparative analysis of Russian and foreign scientific approaches to teaching foreign languages in terms of increasing its effectiveness. The article suggests an analysis of domestic and foreign scientific, methodological and specialized literature, as well as the results of an interview conducted among students of two universities in order to determine the appropriateness and effectiveness of using authentic video materials in teaching a foreign language. The results of the study prove that audiovisual and video materials not only contribute to increasing the motivation for foreign language learning, but also can significantly enhance the perception of the materials by students. The most effective video materials are directly related to the professional needs of students, and are presented in an interesting format for students. In this case, podcasts, informative short videos, etc. stand out. The authors propose a system of exercises that contribute to the effective work with video materials of a professional orientation. The results obtained allow us to state that the use of video materials is an effective means of optimizing foreign language learning in a non-linguistic university, which, on the one hand, contributes to the development of various aspects of students’ foreign language proficiency, and, on the other hand, increases their interest in learning due to the attractiveness of authentic content of the video.

TRIGGERS OF SPEAKING ANXIETY IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES: INSIDERS’ PERSPECTIVES

Learning a new language presents a host of challenges for non-native speakers. Foreign language anxiety of non-native speakers is one of the main issues in teaching and learning a foreign language. Non-native students of foreign languages and their teachers may not be aware of their different views on foreign language anxiety, therefore an attempt at fostering dialogue and mutual understanding must be made with a view to informing all parties concerned. This paper will examine only speaking anxiety of non-native learners of five different foreign languages for specific purposes (FLSP). The aim is to identify FLSP students' and teachers' perspectives on the causes of FLSP speaking anxiety as well as any differences in their viewpoints. A survey was conducted with FLSP students and teachers from all four Slovenian universities in winter 2020/2021. The results show the discrepancies between FLSP students' and teachers' views on the triggers for speaking anxiety of non-native speakers as learners of FLSP.

DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCY IN UNDERGRADUATES OF NON-LINGUISTIC SPECIALTIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF DISTANT LEARNING

Modern society requires highly qualified professionals who can quickly adapt to the development and implementation of innovative technologies, as well as to the changes that are taking place in various spheres in Ukraine and abroad. The course “Foreign Languages for Specific Purposes” (FLSP) aims at developing undergraduates’ ability to communicate in a foreign language to fulfil certain professional needs in the future. The aim of the article is to study the effective methods for developing foreign language competence in undergraduates of non-linguistic specialties in the context of distance learning. The authors have analysed the latest works of the Ukrainian and foreign scholars relevant to the topic. The concepts of “communicative competence”, “professional competence”, and “professional communicative competence” have been clarified. The authors consider foreign-language communicative competence as the undergraduates’ ability and readiness for foreign language communication with native speakers, their perception and understanding of partners, and the adequate and timely expression of their mental intentions. Certain empiric research methods applied by the authors (observation and a survey of students (in the form of a questionnaire)) helped to obtain data for the further theoretical understanding of the problem. It has been stated that undergraduates’ non-linguistic specialties communicative competence can be formed due to the development of four language skills: reading, speaking, listening, and writing. The authors believe that the professional communicative competence of undergraduates as future professionals can be developed due to the use of means of modern information technology, and interactive teaching methods that help students to develop their creative approach to learning a foreign language and improve their attitude to the subject.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ЗМІСТУ ДИСЦИПЛІНИ «ІНОЗЕМНА МОВА ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО СПРЯМУВАННЯ» ДЛЯ ПІДГОТОВКИ ФАХІВЦІВ ДРУГОГО РІВНЯ ОСВІТИ (НА ПРИКЛАДІ СПЕЦІАЛЬНОСТІ «ПСИХОЛОГІЯ»)

Recent sociological surveys reflect direct dependence of economic growth in European countries on the level of their citizens’ skills of English as the Language of International Communication. Taking this fact into consideration there is an increasing need for capacity building in the sphere of the English language in the learning process of higher educational establishments in general and on the MA level in particular, which will enable all-round growth of every citizen. The relevance of learning English to broaden educational and professional horizons and capacities encourages Ukraine to develop state initiatives aimed at providing labour market with competitive graduates; to promote integration of educational and academic components into international and European communities; to support in-depth and systematic English language learning as a high-priority state policy area. A state educational vision as a predictable result in the sphere of developing English language learning strategy by 2025 is considered the basis for implementing specific recommendations and steps. According to recent projections a concessive adoption of the strategy will likely result in the increase of the English language skills among students and teachers, more attention to and better reputation of English due to high quality methods, free access to educational resources, professional growth of the academic personnel, relevant content of the disciplines taught. The last of the listed actions is of great interest to the developers of the Master courses “Foreign Language for Specific Purposes”. It stems from the fact that Master’s Degree is obtained according to the academic and professional components of educational programmes. Specifically professinal components as a system of essential constituents within the scope of a chosen profession define the anticipated competences an individual must acquire, which results in the content peculiarities of the academic discipline “Foreign Language for Specific Purposes”. Key words: the second educational level, “Foreign Language for Specific Purposes”, psychologists, interdisciplinary approach, competence approach, knowledge, competences, skills.

Enhancing students’ speaking skill through a game-based learning innovation of family game show

Gamification and game-based learning (GBL) is the newly introduced learning strategies considered fit for English fun learning. . This study aims to investigate the implementation of teaching Speaking in Foreign Language for Specific Purposes (FLSP) at Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang. The employed research design was Classroom Action Research (CAR) with two cycles. The GBL employed was modified from the Family 100 and Trivia game show. Subjects of the study were the Psychology students 2021/2022. Data collection methods were a survey and observation checklist, and the obtained data were analyzed using Activity Theory. The data triangulation was obtained by comparing researchers’ observation notes and questionnaire responses. . Results show that students were not enthusiastic when learning about Speaking through games. Their enthusiasm increased when the game level, rules, and topics were adjusted. The findings of this study imply that GBL enhanced students’ understanding, motivated their learning, and increased their positive behaviours

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ МЕТОДИКИ ВИКЛАДАННЯ АНГЛІЙСЬКОЇ МОВИ СТУДЕНТАМ МЕДИЧНИХ СПЕЦІАЛЬНОСТЕЙ З ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ АВТЕНТИЧНИХ МАТЕРІАЛІВ

The article is devoted to the problem of improving the existing methods of teaching foreign languages for medical students. Nowadays problems of teaching a foreign language for students of medical institutions of higher education are extremely important. Special emphasis should be paid to the effectiveness of foreign languages for specific purposes. The expansion of international contacts highlights the problem of forming a specialist who is able to communicate with representatives of other countries not only at the household level, but also in professional activities. At the present stage, more and more attention is paid to implementation of methods of teaching foreign languages by means of authentic materials. Authentic textbooks are an example of a rational combination of all active methods of teaching a foreign language for specific purposes. The questionnaire was held among medical students of Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University for identifying the learners’ perceptions of the authentic English manuals for specific purposes. The survey revealed that the participants have positive attitudes to using authentic resources and their positive impact on student motivation in learning a foreign language, the ability to demonstrate acquired knowledge. The analyzed textbooks contribute to the development of skills of effective professional oral and written speech in a foreign language professional environment.

Corporate training in a professional foreign language

Introduction. The need for employees of various companies to use a foreign language to solve professional tasks has contributed to the emergence of corporate language courses. However, the effectiveness of corporate courses for a specific target audience will depend on the chosen methodological approach to learning: a foreign language for specific purposes or content and language integrated learning. The purpose of this paper is to develop a methodology for corporate training in a professional foreign language and test its effectiveness experimentally. Materials and methods. The study involved employees of a recruiting company in Moscow (N=44). In order to test the effectiveness of the methodology for the control and experimental groups, the subject-thematic content of training and a set of training materials were developed. Participants in the control group (N=22) studied a foreign language for specific purposes, and participants in the experimental group (N=22) studied a course built on the basis of a model of content and language integrated learning. The subjects of control were: professional vocabulary, grammar, speaking (monologue and dialogic speech), oral professional communication in English, written speech, written professional communication in English, and professionally oriented knowledge. To process the obtained results, the Student's t-test was used. Research results. The study revealed that a corporate language course built on the basis of an content and language integrated training proved to be more effective than a foreign language for specific purposes in mastering grammar (t = 3.33; p ≤ 0.05), developing speaking skills (t = 3.78; p ≤ 0.05), oral professional communication (t = 4.19; p ≤ 0.05), written speech (t = 4.19; p ≤ 0.05), written communication (t = 5.57; p ≤ 0.05), and professional knowledge (t = 4.07; p ≤ 0.05). At the same time, the statistical analysis of the data did not show differences in the mastery of professional vocabulary by students (t = 1.81; p> 0.05), which confirms the effectiveness of the two compared approaches in the formation of this aspect of the language. Conclusion. The novelty of the study is in determining the stages of development of a corporate course in a professional foreign language and to determine the advantages of a course built on the basis of a model of content and language integrated learning over a foreign language course for specific purposes. The results obtained can be used in the development of a methodology for corporate courses in a professional foreign language.

Creative educational environment formation in the process of teaching english to students of non-linguistic specialities

The research aims to consider the conditions essential for the creative educational environment formation and the impact which this environment has on the creative potential of students mastering a foreign language for specific purposes. To achieve the set goals, we consider the technologies (problem-based, gaming, project technologies and case analysis) that contribute to implementing the creative environment. The paper reveals the results of the conducted on the site of Kazan Federal University experiment in organizing the process of teaching a foreign language in the conditions of a creative educational environment. Based on the systematization and generalization of foreign and national studies, we developed the following criteria for the effectiveness of the educational process: (1) the educational motivation level assessment; (2) the language proficiency level assessment; (3) the educational autonomy level assessment; and (4) the creativity level assessment.