Knowledge Of Foreign Language Research Articles

Types of activities for english lessons of higher medical institutes

In order to develop medical students ’ foreign language knowledge a teacher should conduct lessons using the materials which include four aspects of the language: reading, listening, speaking and writing. This article deals with several ways of holding such kind of lessons.

Investigating the Impact of Cultural Awareness on Language Learners' Motivation and Proficiency

Learning multiple languages is advantageous for individuals engaging with diverse communities across borders. However, language barriers and miscommunication have posed significant challenges, prompting learners to improve their foreign language skills, knowledge, and expertise. A lack of cultural awareness and sensitivity has hindered learners from successfully mastering foreign languages. The inability of the UK and European populations to promote diversity and inclusion, coupled with disrespectful attitudes towards other cultures, contributes to their struggles in language acquisition. To address these issues, active engagement in cultural activities can boost motivation and proficiency in language learning. Exploring Hofstede's six dimensions of cultural competency reveals that American learners exhibit lower anxiety levels than Korean learners in language training classrooms due to high individualism. Conversely, the high power distance in China, compared to Mongolia and Hungary, results in Chinese students being less interactive and assertive in classrooms. Limited interaction negatively impacts students' psychological and behavioral development, highlighting the importance of fostering intercultural communication skills. Thus, cultural factors have been elaborated with the implementations of Lewis's cultural competency model, which has elaborated that nations worldwide can be segregated into three categories based on their cultural beliefs such as linear-active, multi-active, and reactive. Among these three categories, reactive has been identified as the most flexible, people-oriented, and culturally aware nation, wherein most Asian countries like India, Malaysia, Korea, and Thailand belong. It has been identified that due to a lack of cultural awareness, the students have been confronting significant issues in confidently learning new languages with the inability to speak appropriate terms and pronounce them properly. Participation in cultural activities and training on intercultural communication might be helpful in mitigating cross-cultural issues in new language learning.

Translation as a Learning Strategy Utilized by the Chinese Students in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Class

The purpose of this study is to explore the learning situation and attitude of Chinese students in using translation in foreign language learning, hoping to guide students to use translation scientifically and learn foreign language knowledge well. During the study, 250 junior students from a comprehensive University  and a professional foreign language University  in Hebei Province were investigated and studied by means of questionnaire survey, interview method and case analysis method, so as to clarify the basic data such as the strategies and frequency of using translation in the process of foreign language learning, and analyze the students' learning attitude and translation skills based on the data feedback. The final research results show that students' use of translation in foreign language learning has a certain relationship with knowledge reserve, learning ability and learning depth. They should be rational when using translation, and should not over-rely on translation, otherwise it will have the opposite effect.

Training of library and information personnel in the context of the digital transformation of the library industry in Vietnam: Case study of the Center for Libraries and Digital Knowledge of Hanoi National University

The author analyzes and evaluates the current situation with training library and information personnel at the Center for Libraries and Digital Knowledge of Vietnam National University (Hanoi) in the context of the digital transformation of the library industry in Vietnam. The following issues are highlighted: the role of library and information personnel in the digital transformation of the library industry; application of the ASK model (attitude, skills, knowledge) to analyze the current situation with information and library human resources at the Center for Libraries and Digital Knowledge of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The statistically reliable data evidence on the imbalance of three main components of the planned program: the level of professional library training for the implementation of the goals is generally sufficient; the qualifications of employees in the field of new information technologies look weaker. Third, the librarians’ practical knowledge of foreign languages is of particular concern, which is essential for real digital transformation of libraries. The author offers assessments and recommendations to improve the training of library personnel capable and to meet the requirements of the digital transformation of the library industry in Vietnam.

The accelerating effect of multilingualism on learning a new language grammar: the case of grammatical gender agreement

Mounting evidence suggests that prior knowledge of multiple languages can enhance learning additional languages. Nevertheless, the effects of multilingualism on grammar learning among adults are yet to be unveiled. The present study investigates the effect of prior foreign language knowledge on the acquisition of pronominal gender agreement in a new language. Forty-three native speakers of Polish learning Swedish with and without prior knowledge of German completed a speeded acceptability judgment task that involved items with grammatical and ungrammatical pronominal gender agreement in Swedish. According to the results, learners who had learnt German achieved higher accuracy scores than learners who had not. The difference between them decreased with increasing Swedish proficiency. In addition, only learners who had learnt German judged ungrammatical items faster than grammatical items. Thus, the present study demonstrates that prior foreign language knowledge accelerates learning grammatical gender agreement and facilitates access to grammatical gender knowledge in a new language, thereby providing evidence for a multilingual advantage in learning grammar. Implications for language teaching in multilingual contexts are discussed.

WHAT KINDS OF COMPETENCES DO WE REQUIRE AT THE EMPLOYMENT MARKET? JOB ADVERTISEMENTS REVIEW BASED ON COLLECTED DATA FROM WORKLINE.HU JOB-SEEKING SITE

The epidemic of coronavirus induced radical changes on the employment market as well, hence we may reasonably ask what (new) competences do we have to own to become successful in seeking jobs. The goal of this research is to shed light on the employment market’s new competence demands by analysing job offers found on the website workline.hu. Execution of the investigation took place during the Spring of 2022, during which 410 job vacancies were examined. By utilizing the method of content-analysis, the most important competences were defined first, and then, using KSH’s employment rate statistics, crosstab analysis have revelaed the developments of the most paramount key competences, specializations, competence expectations and connections between the regions. Ultimately, I have determined the foreign language knowledge demanded by employers, and other requirements displayed in the advertisements. Based on the results, the most important key competences include precision, independent working skills and excellent communication skills, which fulfilled a major role in sortments both by regions or national economy sectors. Furthermore, the higher skill demands of inviting applications originated from Transdanubial regions were also corroborated. Beyond said competences, however, numerous other factors (consisting but not limited to: computer science knowledge, B-category driver’s license) may also play a significant role during selection of employees. That being said, the examination did not confirm bigger successfulness rate amongst people with foreign language knowledge. Further investigation of the study includes compare and contrast or results with the competence demands found on other job advertisement portals.

The Teaching and Learning of German as a Foreign Language in Greece – A Critical Investigation and Assessment

It is commonplace that the knowledge and use of foreign languages contribute positively to various and diverse fields in all countries of the world as well as to many social, cultural, labour, commercial, economic, political discussions and interactions of any civil society. Their role has been decisive in the past, still is today and it is more than evident that foreign languages will continue to play a decisive role in the future, especially on the personal, collective, state and cross-border levels, due to the ever-increasing mobility of people, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, from one continent to another, from one country on the same continent to another, from one poor, war-torn, oppressive and fascist country to a peaceful, democratic one, from one democratic country to another democratic one, etc. In particular, it plays a key role in: a. the acceptance of others with different origins, culture, religion, language, etc.; b. the mutual understanding, communication and the establishment of social relations between citizens of different cultures; c. the intellectual cultivation, cultural exchange, personal, professional rehabilitation and development of people; d. the conception and understanding of citizens that education and culture are the main pillars of the economic development of a country and of each individual; e. the cultivation and promotion of interdisciplinarity and the general progress of science and research; f. the friendship between States; g. the diplomatic (inter)negotiations, commercial transactions, various agreements between States. The present paper has been written for all these reasons and a few more discussed further on. It studies in a critical-interpretative way various aspects of the teaching and learning of German as a foreign language in Greece, a language spoken by several million people all over the world.

Dmytro Ivanovych Kachenovskyi – a legal scholar, educator and teacher (based on the materials of Kharkiv Law Society)

The article examines the scientific and pedagogical activities of the legal scholar, professor of Kharkiv University Dmytro Ivanovych Kachenovskyi (1827–1872). The researcher pioneered the national legal education and had a significant impact on its development. The study of the creative work of the mid-nineteenth century international law expert became relevant in the early twentieth century. In 1903, Kharkiv Law Society held a solemn meeting on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Dmytro Kachenovskyi’s death. Following the meeting, a collection of materials in memory of Dmytro Kachenovskyi was published. These materials are a valuable historical source that contain special information and contribute to a deeper study of the scientist’s scientific heritage. The study of the source expands the existing documentary base. The purpose of the study is to study and analyse the materials of the collection published by the Kharkiv Law Society in honour of Professor Kachenovskyi.
 The analysis of memoirs helps to reconstruct the key episodes of a scientist's life in more detail, to form an idea of his personality, to explore the directions of his scientific research, views on topical social issues, attitude to teaching, relationships with colleagues, and influence on students.
 It has been proved that the distinctive features of the scientist were humanistic guidelines, breadth of outlook, and diversity of scientific interests. His natural abilities, academic education, developed intellect, and ability to work determined his personality. His knowledge of foreign languages, foreign internships, personal contacts with foreign colleagues, and the study of European scientific literature in the original allows us to characterise him as a typical representative of the “inner West” who saw his mission in spreading education and the latest scientific achievements. His lectures, which were characterised by a comprehensive approach to teaching, brought up a generation of public and judicial figures of the era of great reforms.

Chet el tilining jurnalist faoliyati uchun ahamiyati

This article talks about the importance of foreign languages in the work of a journalist and the importance of a journalist's knowledge of foreign languages.

The Influence of Foreign Languages on the Economy

Knowledge of foreign languages has played a crucial role in the life of a modern person in recent decades. It is necessary inmany spheres of life (science, politics, culture, art, and others). Foreign languages have taken on a new aspect, becoming a means of achieving professionalism and the main point in employment. It is no coincidence that foreign languages are being intensively studied in order to actively work in the market.With the growing economic pace, the demand for highly qualified individuals who are able, to develop and implement new methods and technologies is growing, which has a positive effect on the educational development system. In turn, developing the education system, leading to an increase in the number of highly qualified specialists, contributes to economic growth.Thus, fully mastering a foreign language contributes to the development of students’ cognitive interest in future professional activity, and awareness of its features, which generally increases the effectiveness of performing skilled tasks, having a positive impact on the effectiveness of professional training and further successful identity with the chosen profession in the field of economics.

Development of a mobile application for checking the level of English knowledge using the SWIFT programming language and the UIKIT framework

This scientific work is aimed at the development and implementation of an innovative mobile application aimed at assessing the level of knowledge of foreign languages. The main goal of the study was to create a convenient and fast tool that allows users not only to determine their level of language competence, but also to identify shortcomings and determine the optimal path for further improvement.
 In the course of the study, the existing methods and systems for evaluating language skills were carefully analyzed. Based on this analysis, detailed functional and non-functional requirements for the developed software product were formulated. The choice of technical and software tools, in particular the Swift programming language and the IOS operating system, was justified by their relevance and the ability to create applications for all devices in the Apple ecosystem.
 A significant part of the work was the creation of a database using the non-relational Realm system for mobile devices. The application interacts with data in JSON format, which allows you to efficiently load and display lists of questions for users. In the development process, such libraries as Foundation, UIKit, RealmSwift and others were used in order to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the application.
 Special attention was paid to creating an intuitive and convenient interface for users. The development process included a careful design of the logic and structure of the mobile application in order to ensure maximum convenience during use.
 One of the key parts of the research was testing the developed application. UI testing was carried out to check the correctness and usability of the interface, compatibility testing to ensure operation on different devices, and functional testing to check compliance with all defined requirements.
 As a result of the research, an information system for automated testing that meets high standards and requirements was successfully developed. The obtained results can serve as a basis for the integration of the program into the educational process or to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical skills in assessing their language competence.

A nyelvtudás változása a Kárpát-medencei magyar fiatalok körében az ezredfordulótól napjainkig

Changes in the language knowledge of the Hungarian youth in the Carpathian Basin from the turn of the millennium to the present The study analyzes three large-sample youth survey databases on the language skills of young Hungarians (aged 15–29) in the Carpathian Basin, and especially on their changes. Based on the answers of about 28 000 respondents, I am looking for answers to three main research questions: what is the proportion of Hungarian young people who speak only their mother tongue, what is their level of proficiency in the official language of the country in which they live, and at what level, which foreign languages have they acquired? In terms of the results, one in five young people in Hungary will still not speak a language other than their mother tongue in 2020, while in Transcarpathia the proportion is 12% and in the other regions of the former Yugoslavia it is below 5%. Over the years, there has been a significant positive change in favor of multilingualism. It has also been found that the majority of young people from abroad speak the national language of the country where they live better than the basic level. Transylvania and Slovakia are the countries where they speak the language the best, followed by Vojvodina, and then Transcarpathia. The majority of young people in Hungary know one or two foreign languages, while among young people from abroad, knowledge of three foreign languages is average, but knowledge of four or more is not uncommon. Most young people speak English, a language that has seen an expansion in the past twenty years. Keywords: Hungarian youth, youth research, zero language knowledge, multilingualism, foreign language knowledge, state language knowledge

Les particularités de l’enseignement du français langue étrangère aux étudiants en thérapie physique et en ergothérapie en Ukraine

The article analyses the peculiarities of teaching French as a foreign language for students of physical and occupational therapy faculties in higher educational institutions in Ukraine. One of the most important aspects in the training of such specialists is the knowledge of foreign languages. It gives opportunities to communicate freely with foreign colleagues, to do internships abroad, to read professional scientific literature, to participate in international conferences. The study of French as a foreign language during bachelor and master programs should be holistic, comprehensive and dynamic, with clear requirements, based on the useof modern educational literature and Internet resources. Language practice is one of the most important components in the training of a qualified specialist. French as a Foreign Language program for physical therapists and occupational therapists should be logically structured, balanced, aimed at preparing for Professional French Diploma in Health Care, and contain a set of interdisciplinary knowledge on health care system in France.

The role of digital technology in the development of enterprises in the European Union

The adoption of digital technologies by EU businesses enables them to achieve better performance in terms of productivity, management practices, innovation and has a major impact on the economic growth of European countries. The aim of the paper is the analysis of digital transformation of enterprises in the EU states. We used comparative analysis of existing data from the Eurostat database. Several indicators are analyzed in this paper, such as the degree of digital intensity, the use of Cloud computing, Big data, Artificial intelligence, the share of SMEs that sell online and sell online cross-border in various EU countries. The advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce as well as the problems faced by SMEs in selling online cross-border, such as problems related to returning products, solving complaints and disputes, lack of knowledge of foreign languages were highlighted. Our study provides an overview of the current state of adoption of digital technologies by EU businesses and identifies the main trends of digital technologies progress in different EU countries

Capability of Higher Education in Overcoming Digital Inequality in the Conditions of the Crisis in Ukraine

Abstract The purpose of the article is to assess the gap between people’s readiness for effective activity in the digital economy and to identify the functional capabilities of universities to reduce this gap. The research used methods of generalizations, logical, systematic, and comparative analysis, and statistical-economic, sociological, and economic-mathematical methods and techniques. The results of the study showed that the digitalization of the economy, the state, and society, which is taking place in Ukraine, requires a significant increase in the level of society’s readiness for digital changes. For effective integration into the digital environment, in particular in the field of education, it is necessary to create a digital infrastructure that meets EU standards. The authors conducted a study of the development of the digital inclusive component of the regions of Ukraine.Proposed ways of digital development of society. In particular, it has been proven that promoting the development of the provision of educational services improves the digital literacy of the population for daily tasks and for employers to minimize the gaps between the digital environment and people’s skills. It is substantiated that the acquisition of new digital skills and competencies of employees requires the development of training networks and the improvement of foreign language knowledge, both for young people and for other generations.

Analysis on the Application of Communicative Language Teaching in Senior High School English Class

Communicative Language Teaching method is one of the main teaching methods in foreign language teaching. According to CLT, the foreign language classroom should be a place which is full of communication, and the final destination of English learning is communication. Compared with traditional teaching methods, communicative teaching method has its unique charm and characteristics. English is a language. The purpose of English teaching is to let students learn to communicate in English. As language becomes a means of communication, the acquisition of foreign language knowledge and communicative competence depends on specific communicative activities such as listening, speaking, reading and writing. The English syllabus also clearly requires that English teaching should cultivate students' communicative competence. However, looking at the current situation of English Teaching in China, it can be found that the vast majority of students' ability to communicate in English is relatively weak. In order to improve students' ability to communicate in English, communicative teaching method has been paid more and more attention by teachers. However, it is undeniable that everything has two sides. There are also many deficiencies in the implementation of communicative teaching method, which need us to further explore. Therefore, this thesis focuses on the evaluation and analysis of the application of Communicative Language Teaching of teaching practice.

Текст мемуаров как выражение языковой личности автора (на примере воспоминаний И. Г. Тинина)

Based on the memoirs “Genesis. Exodus. Deuteronomy…” by I. G. Tinin, the research aims to characterise the author as a linguistic personality. The paper utilises the model of organisation and description of a linguistic personality proposed by Yu. N. Karaulov to examine the linguistic means that reveal the structural-linguistic, linguo-cognitive and pragmatic levels of I. G. Tinin’s personality. The research is novel in that it is the first to use the memoirs of a person who was born and formed in the environment of the Russian white émigré community, in the traditions of noble Russia, participated in World War II, lived in the post-war Soviet and post-Soviet country and was known in Volgograd and the Volgograd region as a cultural figure, educator as the research material. As a result, the researcher finds that the author masters the entire stylistic palette of the Russian literary language, he is familiar with non-literary forms of the common language and has knowledge of foreign languages. The use of stylistically marked forms, foreign expressions is determined by the speech situation, the author’s goals and objectives. The study highlights the author’s interest in and attention to language, the use of its expressive resources, the utilisation of stylistic devices, word play, a variety of precedent names that are significant for Russian and world culture, which indicates the author’s broad outlook, his system of views and a complex and rich worldview. The important values of the memoirist are identified, including respect for people, reverence for ancestors, love for one’s family and homeland, the desire to soften negative emotions and evaluations with subtle humour and an orientation towards the interlocutor.

How Does Self-Efficacy in Communication Affect the Relationship Between Intercultural Experience, Language Skills, and Cultural Intelligence

Cultural intelligence (CQ) is a multidimensional socio-mental construct that allows a person to effectively explore and understand different cultures for the benefit of the entire organization. Therefore, many studies investigate which factors support or hinder CQ development. Our study anticipates that intercultural social contracts, travel experience and knowledge of foreign languages affect CQ. We further explore how these direct relationships are mediated by the variables of self-efficacy in communication. To confirm or reject our hypotheses we used a sample ( n = 190) of university students studying at a private Czech university and a public Russian university that is analyzed using the statistical technique PLS-SEM. Our results confirm that intercultural social contacts, the experience of traveling abroad, and knowledge of foreign languages are positively related to CQ, and that self-efficacy partially positively mediates these relations. The study can serve as the base for other research concentrating on the mediators of the factors supporting CQ.

МОТИВАЦІЯ ДО ВИВЧЕННЯ ІНОЗЕМНОЇ МОВИ В СУЧАСНИХ УМОВАХ УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ ОСВІТИ: ЦІННІСНИЙ АСПЕКТ

This article examines the motivation to learn a foreign language in the modern conditions of Ukrainian education from the point of view of the value aspect. It is noted that knowledge of foreign languages acquires special importance in the era of globaliz

Academic Mobility in the Context of the Modern Tourism Development

The article examines the impact of the modern tourism sphere on social mobility in general and, in particular, on professional and academic mobility. The purpose of the article is to construct a descriptive characteristic of the formation of academic mobility (at the regional and global levels) in the context of the development of the modern tourism sphere, realized through the combination of educational and tourism spheres, and where communicativeness and foreign language competence become important feathers of the modern competent young specialist in the tourism sphere. Research methods. During the research, general scientific and empirical techniques based on a systemic approach were applied. General methods of generalization and comparison were also used in the work process. Results. As the result of the conducted analysis, the interdependence of the development of educational and tourism spheres has been defined in the conditions of professional and academic mobility, when the influence of «knowledge diplomacy» and cultural exchange between all subjects of academic mobility occur. The author of the article states that the tourism sphere in the conditions of globalization, openness of countries, unification, and standardization was able to create a global tourist space, which includes more than 150 countries of the world. Conclusions. Today, long distance moving/traveling has become common (opening the new opportunities for social, professional, and educational mobility), this has been used during the creation and further functioning of global and/or regional educational centers, where the training process creates conditions for acquiring a high level of linguistic (non-native) competence, and the ability to work in a multicultural, multinational team. At the same time, there is a cultural exchange between subjects of the educational process; the acquired knowledge and experience remain and influence the further behavior of a future political and military figure in one's country (the new elite) who studied abroad. Also, studying in such centers transforms the moral and psychological state along with the social communication of students, teachers, scientists, and young professionals. In addition, staying and getting an education in the specified centers contributes to the formation of a new global elite, which becomes cosmopolitan and, upon returning home, perceives the surrounding world in a different way, and builds relations with neighboring countries. That is, there is a practical implementation of the concept of «educational diplomacy», which further affects traditional diplomacy between countries that are part of the relevant educational space, and this, in turn, makes it possible to form a new agenda for solving problems through joint efforts, as well as work on joint projects. At the same time, the modern global tourism sphere is constantly expanding the geography for new education, working under the condition of high communicative competence of the student of education, a young specialist, and knowledge of foreign languages at a level not lower than B2.