Professional Foreign Language Research Articles

Psychological and pedagogical conditions for teaching residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach

Importance. Proficiency in a professional foreign language at the present stage is one of the key requirements determining competitiveness in the labor market. The formation of professional foreign-language communicative competence of medical specialists gives them access to specialized research and journals, since most of them are published exclusively in English. However, in practice, when receiving medical education in residency, the main attention is paid to the study of natural sciences, while learning a foreign language is of secondary importance. Using an integrated approach to learning, it becomes possible to organize a more effective educational process through a comprehensive study of a subject discipline and a foreign language in a single educational space. The purpose of this work is to identify the psychological and pedagogical conditions of training residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach.Research Methods. The study was conducted using theoretical and empirical methods that allow to study and analyze scientific and methodological literature on the organization of foreign language teaching based on an integrated subject-language approach. The analysis of the literature revealed certain patterns that actualize the need to comply with a number of psychological and pedagogical conditions when teaching residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach. Based on the available research, the external and internal factors underlying the psychological and pedagogical conditions aimed at optimizing the educational process were summarized.Results and Discussion. In the course of the conducted research, the following psychological and pedagogical conditions for teaching residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach were identified: 1) motivation of residents to study professional English; 2) possession of professional foreign language competence by residents at the Advanced Mid level on the ACTFL scale; 3) formation of an integrated course of professional foreign language communicative competence and competence in the field of professional communication by the teacher; 4) the methodological dominant in the educational process are professionally oriented cases.Conclusion. The process of teaching residents of foreign language professional communication is not an axiomatic phenomenon, therefore it is directly dependent on a number of psychological and pedagogical conditions. The identified psychological and pedagogical conditions are of a recommendatory nature and act as a starting point for teaching residents of foreign language professional communication based on an integrated approach. The results of the study can be used in the methodology of teaching foreign languages to medical students and residents.

The content of teaching law students to compile international legal documents during the integrated course

Importance. The integrated approach (subject-language integrated learning) creates methodological conditions for the formation of students in non-linguistic areas of training within the framework of an integrated course of two types of competencies simultaneously: foreign language communicative competence and professional competencies. The content of teaching foreign-language oral and written speech to law students is traditionally focused on Russian legislation. At the same time, graduates of the state legal profile in the course of their professional activities face the need to compile international legal documents. However, the selection of the content of teaching law students to compile international legal documents during the integrated course in a professional foreign language is not the subject of a separate study. In this regard, the purpose of the study is to select the content of teaching law students to compile international legal documents.Research Methods. The research is conducted on the basis of studying and summarizing materials of methodological works on the use of a foreign language for special purposes and subject-language integrated learning in teaching students of the field of Law, published in scientific journals of the Higher Attestation Commission of the Russian Federation’s list (K1, K2), as well as other scientific sources: monographs and textbooks on legal English.Results and Discussion. The content of teaching law students to compile international legal documents has been developed, including: a) claims and complaints to international organizations; b) bilateral agreements between two states; c) cooperation agreements between a state body of the Russian Federation and a state body of a foreign state; d) statements of claim, claims and petitions in protecting the interests of an organization (or public legal entities) in foreign courts; e) agreements on cooperation between domestic and foreign legal entities; f) purchase and sale and lease agreements with non-residents of foreign countries; g) import contracts.Conclusions. The relevance of the research lies in the content selection of teaching law students to compile international legal documents. The results obtained can be used in the development of curricula and educational materials for an integrated course for law students.

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.

Exploration of the Reform of French Language Instruction as a Second Foreign Language in Application-Oriented Colleges and Universities

The evolution of educational philosophies and shifting demands in talent development have exposed the limitations of traditional French language instruction as a second foreign language. To remain relevant and prepare graduates for the evolving needs of society, reforming French teaching in applied colleges and universities is crucial. This paper examines the current challenges faced by French instruction and argues for necessary reforms. It proposes practical pathways for achieving this aim in the context of applied colleges and universities. The proposal emphasizes striking a balance between teaching language knowledge and fostering language practice skills. Cultivating students’ robust practice awareness and abilities can equip them to become competent applied foreign language professionals who can confidently navigate the demands of the new era.

Improving pre-service English teachers’ native cultural knowledge and English language knowledge of native culture in a PBL classroom

ABSTRACT Purpose: Globalization underscores the importance of developing language learners' intercultural communication competence (ICC). English language teacher education nowadays thus necessitates pedagogy training on not only linguistic, but also intercultural dimensions. However, the development of PSETs' home-country cultural knowledge (HCK) and English language knowledge of home-country culture (ELKHC) has been overlooked. Given the wide application of project-based learning (PBL), this study aims to enhance Chinese PSETs' HCK and ELKHC via group projects. Top of Form Bottom of Form. Design: The study was conducted within a PSET training course involving 43 participants at a Chinese university. An intervention comprising four group projects was implemented, which required participants to utilize various technologies to showcase Chinese culture via the English language. The instructor's evaluation, students' self-evaluation, and reflective journals were collected. Findings: Quantitative analysis of the students' self-evaluations and the course instructor's evaluations demonstrated that the PSETs made significant progress in HCK and ELKHC. Qualitative analysis of students' reflective journals showed their learning experiences, gains, challenges, and solutions. Originality/value: This study highlights how PBL affords authentic learning experiences and stimulates learning motivation and autonomy. Strategies for helping learners make more progress in HCK and ELKHC via PBL are also discussed. Ultimately, we believe this study offers insights into the training and development of foreign language professionals.

PRINCIPLES OF LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL APPROACH IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS

The article is devoted to the disclosure of the linguistic and cultural approach and conceptual apparatus, development in the system of sciences, and its problems. It has been found that using the theoretical foundations of linguistic and cultural studies and introducing them into the educational process, a linguistic and cultural approach has been formed in linguistic didactics.
 The study of educational content has shown that the didactic essence of the linguistic and cultural approach consists of defining the goals, objectives, content, methods, and forms of its implementation. Based on the analysis of several concepts, the peculiarities of the cultural approach have been identified, and a classification and table of hierarchical dependence of the principles of the linguistic and cultural approach in the foreign language training of future specialists has been created.
 It has been established that the linguistic and cultural approach provides higher education students with the opportunity to master the following skills: to show interest in aspects of another culture, lifestyle, and mentality; find cultural information and materials taking into account the characteristics of a specific group; compare the phenomena of one’s own and foreign cultures; explain differences and overlaps in linguistic intentions; develop effective strategies for intercultural communication; to reveal the interrelationships between different cultures; distinguish linguistic and regional information in authentic materials, comment and supplement it; understand the cultural conditioning of behavioral stereotypes and overcome prejudices; to semanticize non-equivalent vocabulary in a cultural context.
 The author of the article also has attempted to reveal the meaning of the category “approach to learning” in the context of professional foreign language training of humanitarian specialists. Modern characteristics of this category of communication training are analyzed. The main principles of foreign language teaching in higher education institutions are considered.

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

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

From GE to ESP: technology of educational work with professional authentic foreign language materials for junior medical students

Introduction. Research competencies, including the skills of working with professional foreign language literature, various authentic sources, the ability to work with specialized scientific databases forms the basis of modern professional training of medical students. Aim. Description of the author's model of working with authentic foreign language materials for junior medical students and justification of the technology of organizing educational activities using specially selected authentic materials at the stage of the transition from general foreign language disciplines to professional communication. The subject of the study was the stage of transition from the general course of a foreign (English) language (GE) to a professional one (ESP). Materials and methods. The research is based on the cascade principle of the formation of foreign language competencies of medical students. This principle presupposes the systematization and practical application of general language knowledge, on the basis of which professionally significant communication skills are formed. The methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, comparative studies were used, which made it possible to assess the relationship between the system of professional medical education and the use of authentic foreign language materials in this process. The empirical study was implemented by integrating professional questionnaires (needs analysis) [24] into D. Kirkpatrick's four-type model for evaluating the effectiveness of training during the transition from GE to ESP at the beginning and at the end of training. The study was conducted during one academic year (September 2022 – June 2023) in classes in the disciplines "Foreign language (General English)" and "English for professional communication (ESP/EAP)" at the Faculty of Medical Science (N. V. Sklifosovsky Institute of Clinical Medicine, Sechenov University). The respondents of the study were 80 medical students of junior courses (1st and 2nd year students) of the level of English proficiency "Intermediate" (B1+) and "Upper-Intermediate" (B2+). Results. The results of the study showed that medical students from the study group reacted positively to the introduction of professional authentic foreign language materials into the educational process. The developed model of designing educational work allowed to form and put into practice the technologies of the educational process relevant to the professional field of medicine, which increases not only the foreign language communication of students, but also their professional competencies. Conclusion. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the parameters of the developed model of the application of actual authentic materials into the educational process of professional training of medical specialists. The obtained results can be used in professional medical education, improving and improving the process of training professional personnel at the level of development of research and socially significant foreign language competencies.

Development of Professional Foreign Language Competence of Economics Students with MOOCs during the Pandemic

Delving into the realm of massive open online courses (MOOCs), this investigation scrutinizes their role in enriching the professional language proficiency of economics undergraduates amidst a global coronavirus crisis. The research pivots on assessing the efficacy of MOOCs within higher learning curriculums while shedding light on the benefits and drawbacks of such an approach. The methodologies employed encompassed the analysis and interpretation of data derived from student polls and statistical analysis of yielded outcomes. The findings shed light on MOOCs as a potent instrument for honing language prowess and enriching the professional linguistic expertise of budding economists. The language experiment was participated in by a group of 34 students and their responses have been collated and interpreted as proposed guidelines for future reference. The participants notably appreciated the video-lecture format and exposure to native speakers’ elocution. However, the study did not shy away from spotlighting certain limitations such as complexities in platform navigation and the difficulties of watching videos without subtitles. To optimize MOOC utilization, a series of recommendations were drawn up. These included offering choices to students, simplifying platform navigation, extending support during challenges, and bolstering speaking abilities. This exploration holds valuable insights not just for educators and students but also for academic institutions at large, offering hands-on data regarding the perks and pitfalls of employing MOOCs to cultivate professional foreign language competence within the field of economic education.

Чтение и письмо как интегрированный навык профессиональной иноязычной коммуникативной компетенции будущих экономистов-международников

The article explores the process of teaching an integrated skill of reading and writing to students of higher edu-cation institutions majoring in international economic relations with emphasis put on its contribution to students’ overall foreign language communicative competence in its professionally oriented variant. In the course of the analysis it is discovered that amid the challenges of real professional communication reading and writing skills undergo a significant transformation: while reading an original professionally meaningful text in a foreign lan-guage aims to help write a secondary text, writing, as such, logically completes the integrated process of read-ing and writing. Thus these two skills should be taught in an integrated manner, for which practical recommen-dations are provided. It is concluded that such an approach to teaching reading and writing enables building up students’ professional foreign language communicative competence preparing them for dealing with real-life professional tasks.

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

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

Continuity in the formation of professional foreign language competence of researchers at advanced training courses

Continuity in the formation of professional foreign language competence of researchers at advanced training courses

VALUABLE ASPECTS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE PROCESS OF LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

This article considers an important aspect of modern education – intercultural competence and its influence on the formation of the professional orientation of future foreign language specialists. In the context of growing globalization and cultural diversity, knowledge of foreign languages has ceased to be just a skill but has become a necessary tool for successful communication and work in an international environment.
 Intercultural competence is defined as the ability to understand and interact with representatives of other cultures. It involves not only knowing the language, but also understanding the cultural features, values, norms and traditions of other peoples. This article examines the influence of intercultural competence on the professional orientation of future foreign language specialists.
 We will consider aspects such as cultural understanding, tolerance, the ability to adapt to different cultural contexts and to communicate effectively with representatives of different nationalities. It is noted that intercultural competence plays an important role in building successful intercultural relations, promotes the development of creativity and innovation.
 The relevance of the study of the valuable aspects of intercultural communication in the process of learning foreign languages is that in the modern globalized world, interaction with representatives of other cultures becomes a necessity. The study of foreign languages is becoming an important component of education, and foreign language professionals have a great responsibility in promoting effective communication between cultures. Value orientations influence perception, way of thinking, communication strategies and behavior. Understanding and awareness of values help foreign language specialists establish mutual understanding, avoid conflicts, and create a favorable atmosphere for interaction. The study of this problem helps to improve approaches to teaching foreign languages and to develop effective strategies for the formation of intercultural competence in students and future foreign language specialists.
 The growth of international relations brings with it various challenges, but also opens up many new opportunities for future foreign language specialists. Thanks to intercultural competence, they will be able to expand their horizons, build a successful career in a global environment and contribute to the development of global cooperation.

PROGRAM ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING PEDAGOGICAL EXPERIMENT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON THE SUBJECT OF SERVICEMEN PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING

The article highlights the goals and tasks, methods and means of experimental work dedicated to professional foreign language training of servicemen.It also determines the stages, general structure of the experiment, procedure of experimental research, as well as program of the experiment.The author defines professional foreign language competence as a result of foreign language training. The paper also reveals the following components of professional foreign language competence of the servicemen: valuable and motivational, functional, cognitive andcommunicative, evaluative and reflective. It also suggests the research methods such as observation, questionnaire, interview, conversations as well as pedagogical experiment.Key words: foreign language training, methods and means of experimental work, professional foreign language competence, stages of experiment, formation of competencies, components of foreign language competence, research methods.

Applying national-regional component in teaching a professionally oriented foreign language to undergraduates of agrarian specialties

The article considers proven in practical teaching methodological techniques and strategies that are effective for the development of oral speech skills for undergraduates of agricultural specialties. Individual tasks and group projects based on the national-regional component are offered, facilitating the adaptation of probation specialists in the professional field and contributing to the development of professional communication skills in a foreign language. An integrative approach, methods of general scientific analysis, and a descriptive method are used. The introduction of a national-regional component is proposed using supportive tables and schemes that facilitate the comprehension of professional information. Visualization of agrotechnical information allows a student to select and apply the necessary amount of data for analyzing to discuss in a concise and accessible form, in a systematic and consistent presentation without the need to memorize. The article presents 2 types of tables useful to perform specific tasks aimed to develop professional competencies in the process of learning a foreign language. The data of the survey proposed to the students are given, the most relevant goals are highlighted in the opinion of undergraduates, achieved with the introduction of a regional component. The introduction of a regional component in the process of learning a professional foreign language contributes to the development of general professional competencies. Besides, it allows you to bring the learning process closer to the conditions of practical work and apply the acquired skills and knowledge of a foreign language to solve specific agrotechnical tasks. The ability to systematize information in the form of tables, formulate a related statement based on the data from a table or a diagram also contribute to the development of professional communication skills in a foreign language, useful for students in later professional activities.

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.

Написание научной статьи как средство повышения мотивации к изучению профессионального иностранного языка

Ведение. Актуальность выбранной для исследования темы связана с проблемой снижения мотивации магистрантов-экономистов к совершенствованию профессионально ориентированной иноязычной коммуникативной компетенции в ситуации ограничения международного сотрудничества. Стимулом для повышения мотивации в данном случае может стать участие в научно-исследовательской деятельности, успешность которой в немалой степени обусловлена знанием иностранных языков. Цель. Проанализировать результаты внедрения в учебный процесс технологии написания научной статьи как способа повышения мотивации к изучению профессионального иностранного языка и оценить ее эффективность. Методы. В ходе исследования использовались методы анкетирования, интервью, обзорно-аналитический метод, а также элементарные статистические методы обработки полученных данных. В опросе приняли участие 60 магистрантов-экономистов 1-го года обучения Уральского государственного экономического университета. Результаты. Данные, полученные в ходе исследования, подтверждают, что владение иностранным языком не входит в список ключевых факторов, определяющих профессиональное развитие магистрантов: лишь третья часть магистрантов 1-го года обучения считают иностранный (английский) язык важным фактором, способствующим их профессиональному совершенствованию. Однако большинство магистрантов, прошедших через опыт написания научной статьи, признали его полезным, так как он способствует развитию как профессиональных, так и иноязычных навыков. Научная новизна. Продемонстрированы возможности написания научной статьи в качестве деятельности, мотивирующей изучение профессионального иностранного языка в условиях ограниченности международного сотрудничества. Практическая значимость. Полученные результаты могут быть использованы при разработке стратегии повышения мотивации студентов-магистрантов к изучению профессионального иностранного языка. Introduction. The relevance of the study is connected to the decrease in the motivation of MA students majoring in Economics to improve professionally oriented foreign language communicative competence in a situation of limited international cooperation. The motivation in this case can be stimulated by engaging in research activities, where success is largely due to knowledge of foreign languages. Aim. To analyse the results of the implementation of the research article writing technology in the educational process and to reveal its potential in increasing the motivation of MA students to learn a professional foreign language. Methods. Questionnaires, interviews, a survey, and analytical method, as well as elementary statistical methods of processing the data obtained were used. First year MA students of the Ural State University of Economics (60 participants) took part in the survey. Results. Only one third of the respondents consider English to be an important factor, contributing to their professional development. When assessing the implementation of the educational technology “research article writing” in the learning process, the absolute majority of the respondents recognised this experience as useful because of the possibility to consider issues of their professional interest by means of a foreign language. Scientific novelty. The potential of writing a scientific article as a motivation for students to learn foreign languages in conditions of limited international cooperation is demonstrated. Practical significance. The results obtained provide a strategy for increasing the motivation of MA students to learn a professional foreign language.

ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ІКТ У СУЧАСНИХ УМОВАХ НАВЧАННЯ ІНОЗЕМНОЇ МОВИ МАЙБУТНІХ ІНЖЕНЕРІВ

The article justifies the relevance of the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in a foreign language and professional disciplines teaching of future engineers in quarantine conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis of scientific sources in the context of the use of ICT in education was carried out. One of the most difficult and acute pedagogical problems of foreign language training of students of technical universities in general is to ensure individualization of training and stimulation of students' motivation for self- development. According to the authors of the article, a possible effective means of solving these problems in distance learning is the use of educational blogging technology. The purpose of the article is to highlight and analyze the organization of the educational process in modern conditions with the help of educational ICT during a foreign language and professional disciplines teaching of future engineers, in particular, an educational blog and online exercises of the LearningApps service. The article highlights the main issues of organizing online foreign language teaching for technical students. The method of blogging is partially similar to the project method and the “portfolio” methods. On the one hand, an educational blog should be considered as a project: its creation and regular content requires a pragmatic focus on a result that can be comprehended and applied in real-life practice. In blogging, just like in the project method, students are engaged in a cultural dialogue and have the opportunity to receive feedback from professional linguists and native speakers based on the comment function built into the blog platform. On the other hand, an educational blog serves as an electronic "portfolio" - a means of monitoring and evaluating the quality of a student's independent work and his/her progress in developing professional foreign language competence, which are revealed by comparing the first and last blog post. The blog is also a specific student report, which presents the results of the analysis of English-language materials on professional topics. The article presents a survey of future engineers regarding their assessment of the modern teaching of foreign languages and professional disciplines in higher technical educational establishments. The study was conducted at the Faculty of Electronics at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute". A distance learning process based on online classes using an educational blog, mind maps and interactive exercises of the LearningApps service was proposed for consideration. In the course of the study, the insufficient level of students’ knowledge and practical skills of a foreign language was determined. The shortcomings of the professional training of future engineers during the study of a foreign language and professional disciplines have been revealed, in particular, the traditional nature of training and the limited use of ICT. It is concluded that the use of ICT in the educational process significantly improves the quality and effectiveness of education, brings students closer to the real conditions of the professional environment, and allows them to qualitatively improve their practical skills. Taking into account the results of the study, it is possible to determine the prospects for further research on the implementation of the above ICT in the study of humanities and science disciplines in the current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic and martial law in Ukraine.

The effectiveness of MOOCs in ESP for technical students: A Kazakhstan case study

This study looks at the critical problem of how to use Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) at the Republic of Kazakhstan’s technical universities. Its objective is to study how professional-oriented foreign languages can be taught as MOOCs. As a methodological basis, it uses system-activity and competence approaches. The theoretical side includes the analysis and generalization of foreign and local scientific works to determine the advantages and disadvantages of MOOCs in the development of professional foreign language skills for students with technical specialties. Data on the use of MOOCs was analyzed and summarized at Karaganda Technical University. The quantitative results of the experiment were obtained using mathematical statistics. The authors ran a comparative analysis of the results between groups with traditional and mixed teaching methods in the English for Special Purposes course. A mixed method with MOOC technology integrated delivers better results than traditional education. Empirical results demonstrate that this method improves communication skills in the main areas of speech activity, professional vocabulary expansion, and theoretical knowledge enrichment of students within their specialty. The results indicate that using MOOCs as part of the ESP course leads to better educational results in comparison to traditional education. The use of system-activity and communicative approaches unlocked new opportunities for students, like increasing English proficiency levels, developing critical thinking and time-management skills, solving problems, and advancing their knowledge of their discipline. The authors studied MOOCs in a small data environment using an alternative qualitative research analysis method and came to the conclusion that MOOCs are effective in ESP courses for engineering students.

Teaching a foreign language for professional purposes: overview of the experience of Kazakhstani teachers and methodologists

The study of problems of teaching a foreign language does not lose its relevance among Kazakhstan researchers in connection with the pace of development of the modern labor market. The need to participate in international scientific conferences, to study and analyze the results of scientific research presented in foreign sources, to communicate and exchange experiences with foreign colleagues have become part of today's reality for the professional development of specialists in all areas of human activity. Representatives of all kinds of specializations face these professionally significant situations, where the use of a foreign language is a self-evident condition for achieving profession-related goals and meeting professional needs. In this regard, this paper examines the problem of teaching a foreign language for professional purposes to students of non-linguistic universities in Kazakhstan. In this study, general theoretical methods of research were applied: analysis, synthesis, generalization. In the course of this research, the following results were achieved: (а) theoretical review and analysis of professional foreign language training models proposed by Kazakhstani researchers for technical, financial and economic, agroeconomic profiles were carried out; (b) the principles that most closely determine the success of the process of teaching a foreign language for professional purposes have been identified and systematized; (c) a basic set of tasks and exercises to improve the effectiveness of the process of learning a foreign language for professional purposes was proposed based on the synthesis of the experience of domestic researchers. Keywords: foreign language education, foreign language teaching, English for professional purposes, professional communication