Foreign Language Study Research Articles

Игровые методы обучения китайскому языку студентов вузов

Game-based learning methods or gamification is an important direction in the study of foreign languages. The article considers the reasons for the emergence of such approach as a response to the peculiarities of behavioral patterns in modern society, its advantages for both, teachers and students, as well as ways to implement the game-learning method in existing Chinese language programs. The article also gives examples of various promising game mechanics that can be integrated into the learning process. These examples include the use of ready-made free solutions, basic tools of social interaction, as well as the creation of own mechanics using available Internet resources. From the materials of foreign textbooks the most relevant ways of learning in a game form were selected. Options are offered to combine several tools in an integrated approach for greater involvement of students in the learning process, stimulating independent language learning, creating a competitive environment within the group of students learning the language. The ways to encourage students are also considered to implement a closed cyclic system of gamification. The purpose of this article is to find new ways to improve the efficiency of learning Chinese.

APPLICATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR FORMATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE GRAMMAR COMPETENCE IN THE PROCESS OF EARLY LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES (IN THE EXAMPLE OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE)

The methodology of teaching foreign languages is constantly looking for ways to effectively master foreign languages by primary school students. The article deals with the possibility of using digital and multimedia technologies in the process of forming foreign language grammar competence of younger students on the example of the German language. The analysis of foreign experience proved the relevance of the introduction of such technologies in the teaching process of educational institutions of all levels, but it also noted the lack of studying the method of using digital and multimedia tools in the process of forming foreign language competence of primary school students, in particular when learning grammar in German. It is considered that in modern educational development conditions it is important to take into account the features of modern students, who are digital native, and the use of digital and multimedia technologies in German lessons is a natural and understandable tool for them. Future teachers and those, who are practicing the early language teaching, need to overcome psychological barriers and doubts about the effectiveness of new tools to make digital and multimedia technology a daily practice. The article proposes digital and multimedia resources and programs that can be used in the process of forming a foreign grammar competence at different stages of grammar processing, while fully complying with the requirements of the program "Foreign Languages for General and Specialty Educational Institutions 1-4 classes" of Ukraine. The comparative analysis of online resources intended for the study of foreign languages, including German, with the existing foreign language program for the New Ukrainian School (2018), taking into account the level of foreign language communication competence at the time of graduation from 4th grade, allowed to systematize existing digital networks on the Internet and cartoon resources in accordance with vocabulary stock and vocabulary topics, which will help to apply them effectively in German lessons, to increase the motivation of younger students, to encourage an independent study of a foreign language

ПРОЕКТНО-ИССЛЕДОВАТЕЛЬСКАЯ ДЕЯТЕЛЬНОСТЬ ОБУЧАЮЩИХСЯ СЕЛЬСКИХ ШКОЛ КАК ФАКТОР ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ МЕЖКУЛЬТУРНОЙ КОМПЕТЕНЦИИ В ФОРМАТЕ МЕЖДУНАРОДНОГО СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВА

The article examines the experience of implementing international educational telecommunication language projects «Friendship Bridge (Pont de l'amitié) Russia – France» and «Friendship Bridge (Lilian and Abraham Memorial Academy) Russia – Africa», organized in a remote format by Ogarkovo Secondary School named after M. G. Lobytov of the Vologda Municipal District of the Vologda region, which has the status of the innovative state platform. International educational telecommunications language projects act as tools for modernizing the educational process, ensuring the implementation of a personal-oriented paradigm of education. Several individual educational and research projects of students related to country studies, local history topics are also presented. Participation in projects with the help of specialized information and educational environment created, based on means of information exchange at a distance, makes it possible for students to perceive a foreign language not just as a school subject, but as a means of real communication, a means of obtaining information, free conversation at a distance with a friend, acquaintance with the cultures of other countries. They gain selfconfidence, experience positive emotions from the opportunity to use the latest achievements of modern technology and information resources. At the same time, the role of the teacher in the new information environment remains leading. It is shown that the experience of international cooperation is the basis for the formation of the intercultural competence and tolerant consciousness. And it is clear from our experience, design and research activities contribute to the development of critical thinking, increased interest in the study of foreign languages, awareness of the need to engage in selfeducation, the formation of skills to design knowledge independently, predict, navigate in the information space, see the possible consequences of different solutions. The inclusion of schoolchildren in active creative, independent activities based on project research is one of the ways to form the skills to conduct scientific search and develop their research abilities. Students, having mastered new educational technologies, more widely disclose their potential for communicative foreign-language development as a subject in mastering a foreign language.

Information technology's role in the study of foreign languages

Nowadays, Information Technologies are being used more and more in education, and these changes in the learning process have brought a special concern. This article deals with the importance in the future for social and intellectual development of learners. The education system of the Republic of Uzbekistan is upgrading to a new level based on the scientific approach to teaching and teaching English language, with the introduction of new information and communication and pedagogical technologies that meet the modern requirements.

Integration conditions and „new” development and management possibilities of regional structures – the importance of smart specialization

Purpose: The main goal of the study is to document and attempt to assess the impact of the latest European Union development strategy, i.e. Europe 2020 Strategy. It is inextricably linked to smart specialization, development and competitive capabilities of regions of EU member states. The partial goals are:  presenting Europe 2020 Strategy in the context of setting goals and management areas for regional policy which is part of multi-level transnational structure management in EU the Europe 2020 Strategy setting goals and management for regional policy and region will be described;  presenting smart specialization as a result of the development of integration conditions and determining new opportunities, challenges, decision-management orders for EU regions. Design/methodology/approach: At work, the authors mainly use source materials of European Commission, as well as foreign language studies which are also based on source material from EU institutions. Sometimes the authors had to use archival materials to take into account the value and sense of the latest integration conditions. Findings: The work mainly shows the links between: Europe 2020 Strategy, regional policy, regions of member states, smart specialization, guidelines for multi-level management in an international structure, and practicalisation of a development strategy. Practical implications: A member country of an integration group (EU) should be viewed in the context of an international structure and multi-level governance (including decision29 making). The consequences of that concern the impact on the member state, on the regions, on other entities in the regions. This is mainly about implementation of knowledge, environmental protection, quality of human capital. Changes (or actually adaptations) also apply to socio32 economic development. Social implications: The analyzes, documentation and authors’ suggestions regarding mutual dependencies and connections carried out here, have an undoubted impact on society. Europe 2020 Strategy has a social dimension in all its assumptions. And they concern intelligent growth, sustainable growth, but also (above all) the growth of social integration.Originality/value: The study has values of originality because it goes beyond the collected materials and their presentation. The collected materials were used to capture relationships and interrelationships. A development strategy and smart specialization were used to present the latest integration conditions. Then, these conditions were presented as guidelines for multi-level governance and, consequently, for the competitiveness of European Union and its regions in the global economy

УКРАЇНІСТИЧНІ СТУДІЇ В КОНТЕКСТІ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЇ ДЕРЖАВНОГО УСТРОЮ В ПОЛЬЩІ Й УКРАЇНІ ТА ЇХНЄ ЗНАЧЕННЯ ДЛЯ РОЗВИТКУ ПОЛЬСЬКО-УКРАЇНСЬКИХ ВІДНОСИН

The paper is based on the author’s personal observations regarding the development of Ukrainian studies in Poland. Social and political processes that took place in Poland and Ukraine at the end of the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s resulted in the reorganisation of general Russian studies into university entities of East Slavonic orientation. In this way, many Polish higher education institutions founded divisions and chairs of Ukrainian studies, which since the very beginning tried to follow their own path of development, independent of Russian studies but equal in terms of the quality of student education. Ever since, Ukrainian studies have had mostly the same or similar curricula as any other foreign language studies at Polish higher education institutions. Also, they started off within a structure typical for Polish universities, i.e., based on three parallel directions: educational, scientific and publishing-oriented. Each one of these is carefully analysed in the paper. The author claims that, looking back, those studies have played a positive role in the Polish-Ukrainian dialogue and have, directly or indirectly, been facilitating Poles’ familiarity with Ukraine, its history, culture and language. They also help draw their attention to Ukraine’s present.

APPLICATION OF THE INTERDISCIPLINARY RELATIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY ASSURANCE

The article highlights the issue of ensuring the quality of higher education through the prism of the use of interdisciplinary links on the example of the study of historical disciplines and foreign languages. The analysis of the legal framework, as well as the scientific literature made it possible to identify effective ways to ensure the quality of higher education. One of them is the application of the principles of interdisciplinary relations. The implementation of the interdisciplinary approach is considered as a promising method for the professional training of students of the Faculty of History with the use of knowledge of a foreign language. It is proposed to create integrated programs, teaching professional disciplines in English. It is recommended to offer students English literature. In the context of the interdisciplinary approach, the integration of professional components using the skills of linguistic literacy is considered. The concept of interdisciplinary research is based on the premise that concepts and facts are not studied in isolation from each other. Implementation of the disciplinary approach is considered as a promising method for professional training of students for the application of knowledge in other disciplines. The European vector of higher education development is determined by the high level of requirements for the specialist, which necessitates the search for effective ways to ensure the quality of higher education. One of the directions of updating the learning process is the integration of educational material from different disciplines, namely: historical disciplines and foreign language. To apply the principle of interdisciplinary links, it is important to use the CLIL approach in foreign language classes. The teaching of professional disciplines in English is relevant today in domestic universities, as it is an important factor in increasing prestige, internationalization and improving the quality of professional training. When creating integrated programs to enhance the independent cognitive activity of students of the Faculty of History, it is important to recommend students to English-language literature. The use of interdisciplinary connections allows students of the Faculty of History to discover their creative potential and develop as a person.

Increase of Social Status of Foreign Language in the Processing Academic Integrity in Higher School

Increasing the level of foreign language in students of high school and its importance in the educational process are motivated by the importance for the practical implementation of academic integrity in the educational and scientific environment. It is argued that effective study of foreign languages by future specialists, who receive education in various non-philological specialties, becomes especially relevant, as in processing of practically-oriented works of foreign scientists for writing research, teaching and creative works purposefully or with no understanding that copyright are infringemented, give out other people's ideas, thought as their own and thus violate academic integrity, reduce educational process’ quality. Therefore, the state of development of the problem in pedagogical theory and practice has been clarified; an empirical study was conducted to examine the interdependence between students' English proficiency levels and the academic integrity use; the teachers’ competence in teaching pedagogical skills related to modern academic writing, academic plagiarism prevention, the basic normative provisions of academic integrity understanding have been improved. A study was conducted with the participation of 58 third-year students of the specialty “Social Work” and “Psychology” and 18 teachers of the Departments of Psychology and Social Work and Foreign Languages and Information and Communication Technologies of Ternopil National Economic University. It is concluded that in order to eradicate academic plagiarism in high school, it is advisable for teachers who study professionally oriented disciplines and business professional foreign language with students to introduce rules and norms of academic integrity into the educational process of future professionals.

Розвиток у студентів “soft skills” у процесі вивчення іноземної мови як необхідний компонент конкурентоспроможності майбутніх фахівців

Such concepts as “soft skills” and “hard skills” are studied in the article and it is grounded the necessity of development of “soft skills”  that help to increase studens' competitiveness at the market of labour. The aim of this article is research of possibilities of development of “soft skills’’ of students in the process of study of foreign language. Foreign language is a means of  professional competence increasing and personality development of students and it is  necessary condition  of successful employment and career. The author of the article examines possibilities of “soft skills” development for the students  in the process of study of foreign language, using 4 groups of technologies of interactive studies after classification of L. Pyrozhenko and О. Pometun and comes to the conclusion that encouragement of students to active conversation, use of debatable form of work, cooperative realization of projects, participating in creative events, development of skills of self-presentation is the prime example of the use of interactive methods of studies and development of such “soft skills” as communicability, argumentation, adaptivity, self-control, creativity, self discipline, command work, loyalty and motivation.

Competence-oriented foreign languages teaching to students of gymnasiums in grades 5-6: prognostic concepts

The article presents the prognostic concepts of competence-oriented foreign language teaching to 5–6th grade students of gymnasiums according to the requirements of the New Ukrainian School and taking into account the new State standard of basic secondary school and updated curricula. This study to a certain extent continues the previous one, which was devoted to the problem of teaching foreign languages to primary school students according to the competence-based approach. The authors outline and substantiate the socio-pedagogical need for scientific study of the problem on competence-oriented foreign languages teaching to students of gymnasiums in grades 5–6, provide convincing statements about the relevance of the research problem, determine and interpret the scientific and methodological directions of its development, reveal scientific and theoretical basis for its implementation, determine the means for implementation of the study, predict the expected results. The results of the study are aimed at improving the quality of teaching foreign languages to gymnasium students in grades 5–6 in accordance with the requirements of the current level of foreign language skills as a means of intercultural communication and in the context of a competence-oriented approach to learning; they will create the preconditions for successful study of foreign languages in gymnasiums. The prospects for further research are clearly and reasonably indicated.

THE LINGUISTIC INTERFERENCE PROBLEM IN CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Modern integration processes contribute to the formation a digital space and reinforce the necessity for communication between citizens of different countries in foreign languages. The number of people who are speaking more than one foreign language is growing. Currently, more than half of EU citizens are free to communicate in at least one foreign language. Therefore, in recent years, scientists have increased attention to solving objective problems related to the study of foreign languages, including the problem of linguistic interference. The purpose of the study is to determine the content and basic properties of "linguistic interference", to elucidate the features of its manifestation in increasing the level of bilingualism in the language environment. The author has considered the problems that arise in cross-cultural communication in the language of bilinguals as a result of the interaction and interpenetration of different language systems, disclosed the contents and the basic properties of the linguistic interference concept based on generalization and analysis of scientific approaches. Generally, the interference means the transfer of native language norms to another in the process of learning it. By other scientists’ definition, interference is a deviation from interacting languages norms including merging, mixing, contact, mutual influence, etc. Such a transfer of the one language norms to another can be done orally, in the process of speech, during translation, writing, etc. The interference occurrence problem has not only a linguistic basis, but also a psychological one, as linguistic communication is not only the exchange of speech structures, but also the psychological perception of speech patterns in mind. In this context, the features of manifestation of linguistic interference features in language environment bilingualism level conditions increasing have been clarified. The author also identified the linguistic interference types and the main reasons that cause it. In addition, cultural aspects of communication become important when the linguistic units understanding can be interpreted differently from the cultural context. It is determined that, on the one hand, interference leads to a linguistic norms violation due by mixing similar language units, and on the other hand, it acts as a specific factor in the development of speech.

《太平廣記》所引《搜神記》異文比較研究

It mainly discusses two aspects: one is to sort out and compare different types of different texts in Taiping Guangji and Soushenji; the other is to summarize the significance of the comparative study of the two different texts. In Taiping Guangji, there are more than one hundred stories quoted from Soushenji. There are 349 different texts between them. This paper mainly compares and arranges monosyllabic words, disyllabic words, polysyllabic words and sentences. There are four main points in the study of foreign languages in Taiping Guangji and Soushenji. First, the study of different texts can provide evidence for vocabulary changes. Second, the study of different texts can provide evidence for semantic reasoning. Third, the study of different texts can also provide documentary evidence for the restoration of ancient books. Fourth, the study of different texts can also provide complementarity for narrative content.

THEATRALIZATION AS A PEDAGOGICAL TECHNIQUE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES TEACHING

The article suggests examining efficiency of use of staging as a pedagogical technique in the course of foreign language studies, which has been used at the Business Foreign Languages and Translation Department of the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute". The findings of our research are based on the analysis of experience of the teaching staff and students. The article shows that theatrical activity of the students of the specialty "Translation" is a mandatory element of the educational process. The focus is given to description of formation of partnerships between teachers and students. The Theatre of English Miniatures is described as an innovative pedagogical method. The authors emphasize that the Theatre of English Miniatures is an efficient technique for modelling the foreign language environment. It is concluded that this form of extracurricular activity makes it possible to successfully develop creative abilities, imagination, activity and independence. Staging and dramatization contribute to development of thinking, development of methods of joint creativity and intellectual tension, involve experiments, a flexible and harmonious conjunction of the individual, group and team activities, independent and focused on teaching. Staging is described as an innovative approach to studying as one of the most democratic types of pedagogy and art, which enables solving plenty of current problems of modern pedagogy and psychology related to: artistic training and education; formation of aesthetic taste; moral education; development of communicative qualities of the individual; training of the will, development of memory, imagination, initiative, fancy, language (monologue and dialogue); creating a positive emotional state; stress relief; solving conflicting situations through the game. The Theatre of English Miniatures is considered as one of the potential strategies for overcoming communicative difficulties in the course of the foreign language learning. Dramatization while learning the foreign language promotes creation of a situation of communication in the foreign language that is close to the real life circumstances and pushes students to solving the problems that arise within the bounds of such situation.

Использование лингвострановедческого материала в процессе обучения корейскому языку украинских студентов

The article discusses the main aspects of the use of linguistic and regional material in the process of teaching the Korean language to Ukrainian students. A special role is given to the problem regarding the formation of students’ high level communicative competence in the process of studying linguistic and regional material during Korean classes. The article defines the leading role of linguistic and regional materials in the process enabling the formation of competences in intercultural dialogue; it highlights the main problems dealing with the development of the afore mentioned competences and gives specific recommendations to their solution. The author analyses modern research in the field of studying the introduction of a linguistic and regional components into the process of teaching a foreign language. The problematic issue is analysed in detail; both the resolved sides of the problem and those to which additional attention should be paid in further studies are positioned. The author of the article analyses the main elements of the system of teaching a foreign language in Ukraine. The characteristic of the most significant principles has been given. The problem of increasing the effectiveness of foreign language teaching methods in the context of the use of linguistic and regional materials has been considered. The article discusses issues that are associated with the development of globalization processes, which leads to the need to increase modern university students’ communicative intercultural competences. In the article, the author offers her vision regarding the solution of the problem related to the introduction of the linguistic and regional material into the process of teaching the Korean language to the students. Furthermore, the author draws attention to the development of this problem and outlines the prospects for further research. Keywords: the Korean language, teaching methods, a foreign language, linguistic and regional studies, intercultural communication, the learning process.

Development of meta-subject skills in english language lessons in the context of case technology

This article discusses the use of modern technology in the study of foreign languages. The importance of case technology in language learning is revealed. The article offers suggestions and recommendations on the use of this technology.

Development of meta-subject skills in english language lessons in the context of case technology

This article discusses the use of modern technology in the study of foreign languages. The importance of case technology in language learning is revealed. The article offers suggestions and recommendations on the use of this technology.

Kieltenopetus vuosiluokilla 1–3: Miten oppilaat siihen suhtautuvat ja mitä tuloksia sillä saavutetaan puolen vuoden opiskelun aikana?


 
 
 As of January 2020, all Finnish pupils are to start their foreign language studies in the first grade. This study examined the effects of early language teaching by comparing pupils in grades 1, 2 and 3. The pupils had started studying English in August 2017 and had all had roughly the same number of English lessons by the time of the study in early 2018. The study examined pupils’ attitudes towards English and studying English as well as how pupils use English in their free time. Pupils also self-assessed their English skills and completed vocabulary and text segmentation tasks. The results show that the pupils had an overall positive attitude towards English and language learning. Analyses of pupils’ language skills and extramural use of English revealed statistically significant differences between 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders. Findings and their possible explanations are discussed.
 
 

FORMING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE DOCTORS AS A PEDAGOGICAL PROBLEM WHEN STUDYING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

The mаin objectives of higher medicаl educаtion аre professionаl improvement of physiciаns to meet the needs dictаted by the modern world both аt undergrаduаte аnd postgrаduate levels. Educаtion of the future tаkes on the feаtures of innovаtive educаtion integrаted with reseаrch аctivity, charаcterized by а continuous, fundаmental, prаctical orientation. The article deals with the problem of the formation of the professional competence of future doctors in the study of foreign languages in medical institutions of higher education. It is noted, that modern education programmes, introduced as a result of the reform of medical education, are built not only on the principle of knowledge and skills obtaining, but also the acquisition of competencies. Modern trends in planning, organizing, evaluating the quality of education аctually helped to ensure the implementation of competence-based аpproach in the training of doctors. The theoretical aspects of this problem are also considered.
 The research has identified the need to develop methodological materials for focusing on and developing the future doctors during studying of foreign languages.

LINGVO-DIDACTIC AND METHODOLOGICAL BASICS FOR DEVELOPING E-LEARNING MANUALS ON A FOREIGN LANGUAGE FOR STUDENTS OF NONLINGUISTIC HIGHER SCHOOLS

In the era of globalization, a foreign language is an important means of intercultural communication, and therefore the search for effective methodologies and principles for the development of teaching materials should be in line with the requirements of the present day and be aimed at realizing the psychological and pedagogical purposes of education. Strategic directions for the development of modern higher education are the formation linguistic competencies that are necessary for the chosen professional activity. Today, the study of foreign languages is impossible without computer technology. That is why the most urgent task is the development and use of electronic teaching aids created with the use of information technologies in the educational process. That is why the purpose of this article is to determine the linguo-didactic principles of the development of electronic manuals for teaching a foreign language in non-linguistic higher educational establishments and to analyze the peculiarities of their structure and application for the formation of various components of the foreign language competence of future specialists.Modern multimedia technologies give an opportunity to use presentations, authentic video and audio materials, vivid pictures and graphic images for the formation of basic competencies of students (reading, speaking, writing and listening) and the formation of lexical and grammatical skills.The electronic manual for studying a foreign language should best fit modern requirements to the learning process; therefore, when developing it, one should take into account the linguo-didactic and methodological principles of teaching a foreign language. The prospect of further research can be to study the specifics of the application of these principles in the formation of basic linguistic competencies of students, as well as the identification of psychological principles that should be taken into account when developing electronic teaching aids.

The Role of the Tutor in the Choice of Pedagogical Management Tools for Autonomous Work in Foreign Languages

Introduction. The paper presents the results a study of the implementation of individual educational routes in students’ autonomous foreign language study at a non-linguistic university. Factors determining student motivation and satisfaction with the autonomous study using the Rosetta Stone Advantage platform were considered. The purpose of the study was to find out how tutors manage autonomous work and what ICT tools are used in this process. The relevance of this study is determined by the importance of the implementation of electronic platforms in the process of teaching foreign languages, as well as the need to investigate new forms of management used by tutors in the process of monitoring individual learning activities in electronic educational environment. Materials and Methods.The following methods have been used in this research: a survey with Likert scale, data analysis, semantic interpretation of data and graphical representation of data. The empirical basis of this study includes the results of the survey of students of the Institute of Distance Learning and Open Education at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation (Moscow). Results. In the present article it is shown that students can benefit from the integration of electronic platforms in foreign language learning since it provides them with excellent opportunities to choose their own educational content that takes both their professional interests and their present level of foreign language proficiency into account. However, although most students are motivated to use electronic educational platforms in their autonomous work, they need assistance. Tutors play an important role in the organisation of this type of educational activity in terms of explaining how to work with the platform, helping students to choose individual learning routes and providing motivation. Using various ICT tools of pedagogical management, tutors monitor the process of autonomous work and control its results; thus, the individual work of students becomes more ef ficient. Discussion and Conclusion. The results of the research and the discussion of these results with colleagues at scientific conferences and methodological seminars help to determine future perspectives for the successful use of pedagogical management tools in the process of autonomous study on electronic educational platforms. The results of the research have practical value for teachers of foreign languages working in the electronic educational environment.