The use of information technology in teaching a foreign language for specialists of agroindustrial complex

Abstract

In modern society, the agro-industrial complex plays an important role in the economy of any country. That is why the education and training of specialists in the agro-industrial complex is a priority for the country. The use of foreign materials, technical equipment, and business contacts within the framework of concluding agreements with friendly countries require knowledge of foreign languages. The lack of knowledge of foreign languages is a hindering factor in the development of the agroindustrial sector. Modern technologies provide a huge range of opportunities to improve the level of knowledge of foreign languages. New technologies are becoming part of the educational process. The use of mobile devices in foreign language lessons is an urgent trend in the methodology, which requires new approaches and non–standard solutions. In this regard, there is a need to develop a methodology for using mobile technologies in English language teaching. The article describes the features of the introduction of mobile applications in the organization of students' work in teaching foreign languages. Electronic devices are increasingly being used as tools for education and language learning. As for interactive learning applications, students can use them to improve and control their skills in learning a foreign language. The features of mobile applications and their impact on the educational process are also revealed. Mobile applications are considered as a way of teaching vocabulary and grammar of the English language; the possibilities of practical use of mobile devices are analyzed. The purpose of this study is to review and describe English language learning using mobile applications. The article also deals with advantages and disadvantages while using apps in learning a foreign language, the essence and features of mobile applications in the educational process are considered.