USING THE INTERNET TO LEARN ENGLISH BY CIVIL SERVANTS
Abstract
The article discusses the theoretical aspects of the Internet impact on the English language learning by civil servants, including the ability to listen and increase motivation to learn English. The characteristics of blended learning technology in foreign language learning are presented. The practical substantiation of the effectiveness of English language teaching with the help of information and communication technologies is provided.
Our country’s desire for active and effective cooperation with other countries has greatly influenced the importance of the subject of “foreign language” and forced us to rethink the goals, objectives and content of the study of foreign languages. All of the above significantly enhances the prestige of a foreign language subject as a higher education institution. In this regard, the motivation for learning a foreign language comes to the fore. The Internet has no less influence in learning English in the formation of sustainable motivation for public servants to learn the language. In the modern era, characterized by the globalization of all spheres of society, the problem of motivation to learn a foreign language is becoming extremely urgent. Globalization is leading to an increasing role for interpersonal contacts and, as a consequence, verbal communication is of particular importance, including international communication, which requires a foreign language. Mastering a foreign language is one of the leading factors in the socio-economic and general cultural development of a society.
The article deals with the positive impact of information and communication technologies and the Internet on the ability of public servants and civil servants to learn English. In addition to the development of language competencies, it leads to increased motivation to learn the language, the degree of independence of students. Thus, the use of information and communication technologies and the Internet is pedagogically appropriate, leading to optimization of the educational process.
Mastering a foreign language plays an important role in the process of personality formation and enhancement of education, as it provides direct access to the spiritual wealth of other countries and direct communication with representatives of other nations. In this regard, it is not surprising that there is a growing interest in learning a foreign language, mainly English, the acquisition of which has become an indisputable attribute of the modern highly educated person.
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