authors: Lesia Serman, Oksana Nych
Urgency of the research is to find new methods of teaching English that are interactive and meet the lexical and communicative demands of the teacher and the students, as well as the current level of English language development.
Target setting. The globalisation and universalisation of the educational environment encourage the active learning of foreign languages. In this context, the rational choice of English language learning methodology is a challenge for students and a task for university professors.
Actual scientific researches and issues analysis. The works of scholars such as Ya. Shturb, I. Lalov, L. Dovhoruk, M. Klachkov, O. Kapinus support the hypothesis of the forward-looking of computer-based foreign language learning technologies, as modern technology allows not only to optimise working methods but also to increase motivation and learning outcomes.
The research objective. To analyse YouTube as a tool for learning English and identify features of the Woodward English channel that will contribute to the quality acquisition of this foreign language.
The statement of basic material. The definition of the method in academic discourse is considered; an indicative algorithm for using YouTube as an educational platform is developed and the main features of the Woodward English channel are analysed, the main advantages of its use and possible disadvantages are pointed out.
Conclusions. 1) Learning English opens up new opportunities for integration into the global community, including through the online space; 2) the use of YouTube, in particular the Woodward English channel, as a method of learning English helps students to be mentally active and to increase their motivation in learning English; 3) the main benefits of using the above-mentioned Internet resources are the development of communicative skills, broadening of world outlook; development of interest; encouragement of language self-study, etc.; Blogging in English improves writing skills, grammar and also generates a focus on feedback; (5) the use of information and communication technology and Woodward English channel resources supports the principles of person-centred learning.
Keywords: YouTube, Woodward English, video blog, resource, language barrier, distance learning, digital technology, video hosting, post.
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