DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING

Abstract

The article reveals the opportunity of using digital technologies in foreign language classes and how they can be implemented in the educational process. 

Due to the rapid development of technologies and their integration into all spheres of society, it is necessary to study and implement them in the learning process to ensure effective and interactive learning of educational material. This is especially relevant in the context of learning foreign languages, as it diversifies the learning process, increases students' interest and motivation, and promotes the development of critical thinking that meets the modern challenges of the educational process.

Article’s purpose is to analyze the advisability and effectiveness of using digital techno­logies and the opportunity of their implementation during the teaching of foreign languages.

Methodology. To obtain the most significant results of the study, the methods of theoretical analysis, juxtaposition, comparison, systematization, and generalization are used.

Scientific novelty. The article outlines the peculiarities and advantages of using infographics and online tools in the process of learning foreign languages. Examples of infographics (Mind Maps) and various online services (Genially, Canva, Gamma App) are offered for analysis.

Conclusions. The implementation of digital technologies in teaching is a topical subject for a modern scientific community. Peculiarities and the role of digital technologies and tools are investigated, and their patterns in foreign language teaching are studied. It has been proven that the usage of online resources and infographics makes the process of learning foreign languages more interactive and contributes to the effective acquisition of language competencies, provided that their application is well thought-out. Samples of online tools and resources, that are optimal for use in foreign language classes, are described in detail. The prospect of further research is to develop a technology for combining these digital technologies with other methods of creative activity in teaching foreign languages.