ITC IN VOCABULARY TEACHING FOR STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES (BASED ON NMSTU EXPERIENCE)
ITC IN VOCABULARY TEACHING FOR STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES (BASED ON NMSTU EXPERIENCE)

Summary/Abstract: One of the main tasks of improving the process of foreign language teaching at Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University is taking greater emphasis on training future professionals who will be able to solve professional tasks. The use of ICT in the educational process is considered as ICT educational environment for communication, that is aimed at effective solutions of (students' professional competence development problems). The authors consider the features on the use of information and communication technologies application in the process of teaching vocabulary with students of non-linguistic specialties at Nosov Magnitogorsk State Technical University. The purpose of this article is to consider the issue of teaching vocabulary to students of a non-linguistic University. The relevance of this study is due to the changing application requirements to a future specialist, who must know at least one foreign language in order to have successful professional communication. The novelty of the study lies in a comprehensive description of the problems associated with teaching foreign language vocabulary with using ICT. Mastering foreign language vocabulary is one of the most problematic aspects in teaching a foreign language. The level of formation of lexical skills is the key to successful communication, both in household and professional spheres. The paper considers the stages of lexical skills formation, which include introduction, training and practice. The authors tried to describe the methodological techniques for each stage in the courses "Foreign language", "Foreign language in professional activity", "Business foreign language". Another focus is laid on teaching phraseological units and terms to the second year students of non-linguistic specialties. The main conclusions are when introducing various exercises or selecting some proper lexical material and exercise books, as well as doing systematic control with the use of ICT application technologies, it strongly contributes to a high level of motivation to learn a foreign language, as well as the subsequent development of communication skills.

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