Foreign Language Teacher Training Research Articles

Methodology of Organizing and Conducting Distance Olympiads in Korean as a Second Foreign Language in the Process of Professional Training of Future Foreign Language Teachers

In this article, the author presents the methodology of organizing and conducting distance Olympiads in Korean as a second foreign language in the process of professional training of foreign language teachers.The purpose of the study is to examine specifics of second foreign language distance Olympiads organization in the context of professional training, main objectives of the Korean language Olympiad (increasing motivation, interest in learning Korean, exposure to Korean culture, etc.), and to analyze the main requirements for distance Olympiad tasks of the first round (tests), and tasks of the second round, which are aimed to identify the level of communication abilities. Interview, testing and observation are used as the main methods of research.Results. The methodology proposed by the author was tested in groups of 3–4 year students of Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University (educational program 6B01703 foreign language: two foreign languages). The article presents analysis of the distance Olympiad’s results, examples of tasks for each round and the main criteria for evaluating the tasks. The requirements to the second foreign language Olympiad tasks implied: possibility of mass coverage of students with Olympiad tasks; compliance of the tasks with the curriculum; time limit; relying on the students’ experience, including their native language skills and abilities; increasing tasks complexity; variety of tasks forms and content, the tasks contents and novelty; problem nature tasks to stimulate students thinking, language guess; using authentic material for the Olympiad tasks; the use of local history and extralinguistic material. The general complexity of the tasks, and difficulties associated with the nature of the linguistic material were also taken into account.Conclusion. According to the results of the experimental work, the author comes to the following conclusion: the leading principle of organizing distance Olympiads assumes that the university faculty will be focused on the timely identification of the future teachers’ interest to the Korean language, their involvement in preparation for the Olympiad, thus forming their interest in Korean culture and language. Olympiad assignments should be creative so that students learn to find their own ways of solving problems and develop self-education skills. Participation in the Olympiad increases students’ learning motivation, broadens their horizons, and develops their ability to express their opinions. The variety of requirements to the work of participants makes the assessment of each member of the jury quite subjective, but the collective nature of the evaluation procedure ensures correctness and objectivity of the final decision, allows participants to familiarize with the results of their work and consider appeals after each round of the Olympiad participants.

SCIENTIFIC FOREIGN LANGUAGE ETIQUETTE AS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN FORMING THE HUMANITARIAN CULTURE OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

SCIENTIFIC FOREIGN LANGUAGE ETIQUETTE AS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR IN FORMING THE HUMANITARIAN CULTURE OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Проблемы подготовки будущих учителей иностранного языка в современной России и возможные пути их решения

The research aims to justify the need to improve the system of training foreign language teachers in the context of the reorganization of higher education institutions based on the identification of deficits faced by young specialists – foreign language teachers. The paper discusses the main problems in both the methodological and psychological training of graduates of specialized faculties, identified during the survey of students of specialized faculties, young professionals and teachers working in secondary schools. The author classified the problems in the field of teacher training that are faced by both teachers of specialized faculties and graduates working in schools. In addition, an attempt is made to outline possible solutions to the identified problems. The scientific novelty of the paper lies in the fact that the author put forward proposals for changing the technology of training future foreign language teachers, taking into account the identified deficits. The study is based on data obtained in academic year 2023/2024 through interviews and surveys of respondents, as well as an analysis of data posted on the websites of higher education institutions in the section “Education”. As a result of the research, the problems were identified and the corresponding solutions when designing an educational program for training students – future foreign language teachers, taking into account the requirements that they face in practice were proposed.

Promowanie różnorodności językowej i kulturowej w kształceniu nauczycieli języków obcych – dobre praktyki i skuteczne rozwiązania

The aim of the article is to present good practices and effective solutions adopted in the plurilingual and multicultural education, integrated language didactics and virtual exchange courses at the Centre for Foreign Language Teacher Training and European Education of the University of Warsaw. During classes students become familiar with pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures, language didactics for tertiary education, and different aspects of intercultural communication. The classes help the students to develop plurilingual and intercultural competence, including the skill of linguistic and intercultural mediation. The students also learn how to plan and organize project work and how to promote linguistic and cultural diversity during a foreign language lesson at school. The article discusses methods and tools used during these classes and gives examples of tasks carried out by the students. These are, among others, an intercultural project, which consists in carrying out and recording interviews with foreigners living in Poland and integrated didactic tasks, during which students learn to notice and analyse relations between languages. The integrated didactic tasks concentrate on relations between the students’ mother tongue, the first foreign language (English) and additional languages which, in the case of the students of the Centre and their future learners, are German and French. The article also shows the way in which a tool for comparing national cultures (available at hofstede-insights.com), related to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, can be used. The examples of tools and tasks presented in the article are intended to show how to effectively promote cultural and linguistic diversity and how to help the students, who are future teachers of foreign languages develop plurilingual and intercultural competences.

ENHANCING FLIPPED LEARNING: A COMPREHENSIVE METHODOLOGY FOR INTERGRATING ASYNCHRONOUS AND SYNCHRONOUS INTERACTION

This article delves into effective flipped learning strategies for the training of future foreign language teachers, with a focus on developing their professionally oriented communicative competence. A methodological approach integrating asynchronous and synchronous interactions is proposed, highlighting the importance of independent learning activities, which are complemented by synchronous support to enhance engagement. This approach, underpinned by scientific literature, suggests that the evolution of asynchronous learning should strengthen the flipped learning methodology. It projects asynchronous -synchronous interaction as a special type of asynchronous mode. In this mode, the independent (asynchronous) component is primary, and the collaborative (synchronous) component is secondary. This structure emphasizes students’ independent learning activities. Synchronous interactions provide additional support in cooperation. The article advocates for a balanced use of both delayed (asynchronous) and quasi-instant (synchronous) communication, the latter being quicker than traditional delayed methods but not as immediate as real-time interactions.The study maintains that integrating and incorporating synchronous aspects into asynchronous learning activities enhances the core essence of flipped learning. It outlines four specific principles for the effective application of asynchronous-synchronous techniques. They are: consistent integration, making the best use of technology tools, feedback loop, combining communication methods. Drawing on previous research and the author’s personal teaching experience at the Faculty of Philology of Educational Technologies, Kyiv National Linguistic University, Ukraine, the impact of these methods on the education of students studying at the second (master’s) level has been examined. Survey results have indicated a significant positive effect (70% to 90%) of blended learning and the flipped learning model on students’ professional growth and overall satisfaction with their education. Additionally, the article presents examples of exercises (preparatory stage of flipped learning) designed to develop English-language professionally oriented speech competence in master’s students, along with online resources for their implementation in a blended learning format.

Competency-based approach as an imperative of reforming the training of future foreign language teachers

Competency-based approach as an imperative of reforming the training of future foreign language teachers

Professionally focused communicative competence of prospective foreign language university teachers as a modern trend in higher education

The article analyses the present condition of training foreign language teachers / university teachers using pertinent scientific sources. Its objective is to comprehend the scientific developments in cultivating intercultural communicative competence among prospective educators, which have been acknowledged in the scientific realm. This understanding is central to the creation of a theoretical structure for the establishment of professionally focused communicative competence (PFCC) in prospective English university teachers. Despite the progressions in artificial intelligence, teaching professions remain crucial, as automated systems cannot substitute them entirely. The study utilizes analysis, synthesis, comparison, and generalization to comprehensively examine scientific and methodological literature, as well as European and national higher education regulations. It presents a categorical evaluation of «professionally focused communicative competence», which is a subcategory of «intercultural communicative competence». The current state of methodological foundations and scientific support of the process of formation of prospective university specialists’ intercultural communicative competence outlines the following problems: incomplete detailing in the professionally focused foreign language training of bachelors and masters of education; lack of a state standard of higher language education for the training of future teachers / university teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL); limitations of textbooks and manuals for students of the second (master’s) level of higher education. For the successful implementation of the researched training in scientific theory and practice there is an understanding of the need to design: a holistic concept of intercultural foreign language teaching across various educational institutions, (proposed by S. Y. Nikolaieva), based on the principle of continuity; a foreign language training system for future educational specialists, taking into account the specifics of their specialty and further professional development, requirements for foreign language proficiency, needs of the rapidly changing labour market and, as a result, modernisation of professional training technologies, practical implementation of effective forms and methods of their training in the educational process of higher education institutions

Роль неформальної освіти в системі підготовки майбутніх учителів іспанської мови

The article is devoted to the analysis of the role of non-formal education in the training of Spanish language teachers in the higher education system of Ukraine and Spain. It has been focused on the importance of non-formal education for the quality of learning Spanish and its importance for the professional development of teachers in domestic higher education institutions. For this purpose, the essence of non-formal education, its advantages and tools that can be used for Spanish language teachers’ training have been considered. The research has stated that non-formal education in training of foreign language teachers, notably Spanish, is undoubtedly important, as it forms the individual educational trajectory of students, helps to adapt to constant changes in society, stimulates the cognitive level of world perception, forms language competence, etc. It has been emphasised that the teacher training system in higher education institutions should take into account the importance of non-formal education due to the growing need for Spanish language teachers and the expansion of intercultural communication. Higher education institutions should offer opportunities for students to participate in language clubs, cultural events, exchanges, and other forms of non-formal education to prepare students for the real challenges they will face in their professional lives.

In-Service Training of Foreign Language Teachers in Poland – Aims and Objectives Versus Implementation

The purpose of this article is to discuss in-service training for foreign language teachers in Poland. The theoretical considerations concerning the functions, categories and forms of in-service training are supported by the results of a survey conducted among Polish teachers of foreign languages. The study aimed to diagnose which forms, topics and modes of in-service training are of the highest interest to the respondents, and recognise their preferences with regard to future training. The data collected show that the respondents are eager to use the offer of training, are open to new proposals in respect to the mode and topic of the training itself, and are mostly competent enough to evaluate it thoroughly.

Foreign language teacher preparation in Slovakia and Poland from skills to competences

The paper discusses the challenges of foreign language teacher preparation in Slovakia and Poland resulting from observed tendencies such as digitalisation, mobility and specialisation of disciplines. The background for these reflections on the state of teacher training education is the document European Profile for Language Teacher Education – a Frame of Reference (2004) and DigComp 2.2 The Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (2022), which point out the main fields essential for the development of high-quality foreign language teachers in terms of digital, life and entrepreneurial competences. The authors of the paper analyze example curricula at two universities, one in Poland (Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań) and one in Slovakia (Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra) to answer the following research questions: how will future foreign language teachers be supported in developing their competences at the tertiary level? How do the current foreign language teacher training curricula at universities in Slovakia and Poland incorporate the need for the development of new competences? The results of the analysis present the discrepancies at both universities in the way the recommendations concerning competence development are incorporated, however they also reveal the weaknesses and strengths of the existing solutions.

Racism in Argentine higher education. Proposals for an inclusive foreign language teacher training.

In Latin America, racism has been a problem since colonial times and is still found in higher education discriminatory practices. Contemporary racism in teacher training institutions and in foreign language career proposals is characterized by the lack of diversity in many aspects such as institutional human landscape, bibliography, language, and cultural uses. All this maintains a higher education that has traditionally produced and still produces a social reality that is non-plural, inequitable, unjust, and in need of revision. This omission of plurality needs to include strategies that link the field of higher education and excluded social groups. To this end, we suggest that service-learning could contribute to an inclusive training of foreign language teachers in an Ecology of Knowledge with other possible and necessary knowledges, ways, voices of diverse groups, so necessary for a non-racist higher education. We believe that overcoming the idea of the individual and alluding to the community, going beyond the doors of the institutions in an exchange of knowledge through practical interventions in the community beyond academicism is a practice that deserves to be further developed in higher education institutions. We propose lines of work to carry out a process of change in our teacher training programs and spaces for the construction of a better society. Service-learning is a feasible path that implies an anti-racist stance and we, the higher education community, have the imagination and qualifications required to generate and undertake this transgressive task of a collaborative and plural construction for a diverse, equitable, and just social reality.

Interdisciplinary approach to professional training of pre-service foreign language teachers at university

Introduction. An important problem of preparing university students to future professional activity following the principles of sustainable development enunciated by the UNO dictates the need for the use of teaching techniques and methods that allow students to form a holistic worldview, develop critical thinking skills and the need for learning and self-development throughout their lives. The preparation of students to live and work under dynamically changing social and economic conditions and multi-tasking of job responsibilities is presently being solved by various educational technologies based on the principles of interactivity and interdisciplinarity. The aim of this research is the experimental organization of the training of pre-service foreign language teachers on the principles of interdisciplinary approach. Methods and materials. The following methods were used for the data collection and interpretation: analysis of university documentation, survey by means of questionnaire and interview, observation, Wilcoxon rank sum test. The sample group was represented by the third-year students of Novosibirsk State Technical University, majoring in Theory and Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures, Linguistics program. The research was carried out during the period of two years (2020-2022). The total number of students participating in experimental learning is 48. Results. The choice of the groups with the third-year students was defined by the results of the previous research indicating the decrease of learning motivation among the third-year students (37 %) in comparison with students of other years of university studying – 1st year (68%), 2nd year (54%) and 4th year (74%). The reliability of the data was confirmed by the Wilcoxon T-test at Temp <Tcr (at the level of 0.01), where Temp =1, and Tcr has values from 3 to 8 (Tcr=3 (p≤0.01), Tcr=8 (p≤0.01 0.05)). The analysis of the experimental data indicates the relevance of interdisciplinary approach to training pre-service foreign language teachers because of the high motivational potential stimulating interest to future profession. In replying to the questionnaire the respondents recognized the necessity to use interdisciplinary approach in education (‘yes’ and ‘rather yes that no’) – 91,6%, its positive influence on developing professional competence – 89,5 % and doing practical tasks of future professional sphere – 95,8 %. Conclusion. The application of interdisciplinary approach to training university students motivates them to study the chosen profession. That is why it necessitates the importance of further research into organizational arrangements and methodology of its implementation in the university practice.

Гражданственность будущего учителя: сущность и структурные компоненты

The article is intended to raise the issue of the development of civic consciousness among the students of ped-agogical universities. The patterns of civic behavior offered by the Internet contradict the traditional system of values and civic guidelines. The aim of the article is to clarify the concept of pedagogical university student's civic consciousness, its component composition as a quality of personality. The authors ascertain that civic consciousness, as a quality of a future teacher, consists in a respectful attitude to the Fatherland, society and its culture, manifested in pedagogical interaction in the process of pedagogical activity on the basis of reproduc-tion of civic qualities. Therefore, the study allowed to characterize the components of civic consciousness. The results of the study can be used in the process of professional training of future foreign language teachers in higher education.

Rola szkolnego opiekuna praktyk w świetle analizy rozmów pohospitacyjnych z przyszłymi nauczycielami języka francuskiego

The practicum is an important part of the training of prospective foreign language teachers. The reflections proposed in this article deal with the assumptions of mentoring when confronted with its practical implementation, with a particular focus on learning through mentoring dialogues. The text provides an overview of the main models of mentoring in order to show the complexity of the tasks faced by the mentor teacher. Characteristics of the mentoring dialogue are also presented. This theoretical base is referred to in the study, which consisted of a qualitative analysis of mentoring dialogues and comments made afterwards by prospective teachers of French as a foreign language. The aim of the study was to identify the supervisory style, dialogue activity and mentoring roles performed by the mentor teachers. The analysis was also intended to show what kind of mentoring behavior is expected by the pre-service students. The findings show that the majority of mentor teachers dominate the conversation and prefer a directive supervisory style, which seems to meet the trainees’ expectations and needs. The pre-service students emphasize the importance of mentoring dialogues as a learning opportunity, and appreciate constructive criticism, positive reinforcement and concrete guidance on how to teach. The implication of the findings is discussed at the end.

Fremdsprachenlehrerausbildung in Zeiten der Coronapandemie: Microteaching im digitalen Format

Microteaching as a specific method in foreign language teacher education in which theoretical knowledge is put into practice, offers prospective teachers systematic, small-step and practice-oriented training of teaching behaviour and teaching skills in the form of classical microteaching (practical exercises in small groups of students), or peer teaching (training in small groups of fellow students). Due to the pandemic-related switch to digital teaching formats in university foreign language teacher training, microteaching also had to be moved from the traditional classroom to the digital space and had to face completely new challenges. The paper aims to explore the method of microteaching from a theoretical and empirical perspective and to demonstrate its possibilities and limitations in the digital format, using the example of a microteaching course with students at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Results of a survey among future teachers of German as a foreign language on the effectiveness of microteaching in the digital format in the times of the coronavirus pandemic will be presented.

YouTube as an open resource for foreign language learning: a case study of German

The integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education has increased the possibilities and expanded the boundaries of the learning process. It is also a prerequisite for implementing distance learning. Various online resources, such as e-mail, blogs, forums, online applications, and video hosting sites, can be used to create open learning and education environments. This study focuses on the use of informational educational technologies for learning foreign languages, especially German. The article presents the results of a theoretical analysis of the content of YouTube video materials in terms of their personal and didactic relevance for teaching German as a first or second foreign language in higher education, specifically at a pedagogical university. Based on the practical experience of using several popular thematic YouTube channels with a large and stable audience, a brief didactic analysis of their products is provided and suggestions are made on how to transform video content into methodological material for the practical course of German language for future teachers. The article also explores the potential of using alternative YouTube resources for distance learning with regard to the development of mediation skills as defined by the authors of the CEFR Companion Volume with New Descriptors. Four types of resources that can serve as teaching materials are identified and analyzed; some examples of their preparation and use for the training of future foreign language teachers are given. The article also discusses the open resources ONCOO and TWINE, which can be used to foster the autonomy of future foreign language teachers, and describes their features. The proposed recommendations can help to achieve the following objectives: enriching vocabulary; semanticizing phraseological units, fixed expressions, clichés; developing pronunciation skills; enhancing linguistic and ICT competencies; improving listening and speaking skills; increasing motivation to learn, etc.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN THE ACTIVITY OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER

The paper investigates the academic integrity (AcadI) in the activity of a foreign language (FL) teacher at a general secondary education institution (GSEI). Aim of research is to highlight the factors of formation of the FL teacher’s AcadI, to define the directions of its activity regarding the promotion of AcadI, to name the leading ways of preventing violations of AcadI in the GSEI. Methods. To achieve the goal, the following methods were used as theoretical (analysis, synthesis of normative and scientific and pedagogical sources) and empirical (observation of the educational process). Results and discussion. The factors of formation of the FL teacher’s AcadI are singled out and characterized, including the personality qualities of the FL teacher, which can be natural (from the birth) or acquired, the appropriate acquired qualification (an example of the popularization of AcadI and the prevention of its violations in the training of FL teachers under the specialities "Secondary Education (English Language and Literature)" and "Secondary education (German language and literature)" on the basis of Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, Ukraine), self-education and direct practical professional activity and experience. The authors determined the directions of activity of a FL teacher regarding the promotion of AcadI were defined as: 1) personal example of behavior and academic culture of the FL teacher, 2) the extracurricular work with students about AcadI; 3) optional FL classes on AcadI; 4) the curricular work of the FL teacher with the students directly at FL classes. The leading ways to prevent violations of academic integrity in GSEI were identified: 1) adoption of the Regulation on academic integrity, which should be published on the website of the educational institution and brought to the attention of every participant in the educational process; 2) conducting educational work on compliance with academic integrity; 3) strengthening of self-motivation, self-esteem and self-respect of students, etc. Aspects, thanks to the analysis of which it is possible to verify compliance with the academic culture in the school, are also defined. Conclusions. It was made an attempt to highlight the factors of formation of the FL teacher’s AcadI, which are considered to be as the following: personality qualities, appropriate acquired qualification, self-education, practical professional activity. The directions of activity of a FL teacher regarding the promotion of AcadI were defined and the leading ways of preventing violations of AcadI in the GSEI were named according to the authors’ opinion. The prospect of further research is interviewing FL teachers on their opinion towards AcadI and problems and benefits of participating in AcadI popularization at GSEIs.

Hopeless Cases or Just Hard Nuts to Crack? Stories of “Difficult” Foreign Language Learners

In accordance with the assumptions of the sociologically grounded labelling theory, an individual’s self-perception and, consequently, their actions, might be influenced by words used to describe them. Also, in the context of education, including the field of foreign language learning, such a process of defining learners in a simplified way, has been proven to have profound consequences of psychological nature. The main purpose of the article is to outline the results of a study in which 37 teachers of English shared the stories of their most “difficult” students. The qualitative analysis of the gathered descriptions allowed the identification of some common features characteristic of, so-called, hopeless cases, among which motivation-related problems are the most often enumerated ones. Additionally, many teachers wrote about their struggles while teaching students with special educational needs. The views expressed by the participants of the study might help understand the way in which opinions about students are formulated as well as point to the need for significant changes to be made in the area of foreign language teacher education and training.

The foreign language virtual lecture as an instrument of professional-competency formation in foreign-language teacher training institutions

Modern information and communication technologies provide many opportunities for the use of authentic foreign-language materials in the educational process in foreign-language teacher training institutions. Of particular interest in this regard are virtual lectures on topics directly related to this professional field. Nevertheless, the problem of using foreign-language virtual lectures in university classes has not been sufficiently covered in the scientific literature, as a result of which this tool is not widely used. This study aims to reveal the potential of using professionally oriented foreign-language virtual lectures to enhance the professional competencies of future foreign-language teachers during their university training. The main focus lies on the listening competency as an inherent part of the foreign-language teachers communicative capacities. The potential of using virtual lectures for formation of other competencies is also discussed in the context of an integrative approach. This issue is of particular relevance since the integrative approach becomes more and more popular in the higher education system. The research is based on the authors examination of the relevant scientific literature and on her analysis of a number of English-language virtual lectures dealing with pedagogy and foreign-language teaching methods. These steps allowed to highlight the main features of virtual lectures as teaching material and to describe various types of classroom tasks designed to accompany them. Moreover, the author presents a brief overview of digital sources where foreign-language virtual lectures are available. She also enumerates the professional competencies that c an be enhanced integratively by the use of foreign-language virtual lectures and the learning tasks associated with them. The results of the study demonstrate that professionally oriented foreign-language virtual lectures have great potential as a tool for the integrated formation of listening and other professional competencies of foreign-language teachers. However, for the educational process to be effective, the teacher also needs to engage in some additional work of a methodological nature. Thus, creating a solid theoretical and methodological ground for the use of virtual lectures in the classroom becomes an urgent problem, which may open up a path towards further research in this area.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ПІДГОТОВКИ ВЧИТЕЛІВ ТА ВИКЛАДАЧІВ ІНОЗЕМНИХ МОВ У ЗАКЛАДАХ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ США

The article deals with the issue of the professional foreign language teachers and lecturers training in the USA. The purpose of the article is to highlight the peculiarities of the professional foreign language teachers and lecturers training in the USA within the scope of the study, one of the tasks of which is to identify positive American experience for its implementation in higher education institutions of Ukraine. It is argued that the process of modernization of professional language education in the USA takes place according to the principles of variability and pluralism, and this is what determines the spread of mixed methods of foreign language learning, where traditional and innovative methods are combined. The article notes that there are two ways to obtain a foreign language teacher certificate: traditional (Traditional Teaching Certification) and alternative (Alternative Teaching Certification). The traditional path involves training a prospective foreign language teacher at a college or university in the field of education that is regionally accredited and approved by the state board of education with a bachelor’s degree, and an alternative certification program can be conducted by both school districts and non-profit organizations, based on the already obtained bachelor’s degree in education. It is noted that the alternative teacher certification was originally introduced to fill an acute shortage of teachers, but today it aims at attracting talented people who want to teach and have a bachelor’s degree, but do not have an educational experience. Both certification paths include practical teaching experience as a capstone component, with practicum completion dates set by the state and depending on the type of Teacher Certification the candidate is seeking. The research has shown that a foreign language teacher in the United States must revalidate their certificate every few years in order to maintain the right to teach. The article examines that the most common educational programs among future teachers are the training of teachers of Spanish, French, Latin, German, and Chinese. The authors proved that the system of professional foreign language teachers and lecturers training in the USA is multi-level, and built in accordance with all international standards: bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate and doctoral studies. Each level is described in detail in the article: requirements for applicants for enrollment in the educational program, tasks and content of the educational program. The authors provide a list of the most popular states among future applicants, where foreign language teachers are trained, as well as the best institutions of higher education, where foreign language lecturers are professionally trained for master’s and doctoral degrees. At the end of the article, the authors present the conclusion that the professional training of foreign language teachers and lecturers in the USA is carried out according to government standards, but the requirements for admission to educational programs vary and differ according to the requirements of each university, as well as the requirements for the certification of a foreign language teacher. With the exception of five states, future teachers are required to take a PLT (Principles of Learning & Teaching) test before college or university practicum. And it is also noted that in order to fully understand how useful the experience of training foreign language teachers can be for the improvement of the education system of Ukraine, further scientific research is needed on the development trends of the US system in the field of foreign language teachers and lecturers training.