Мотиваційні чинники у вивченні української мови як іноземної
Motivational Factors in Learning Ukrainian as a Foreign Language

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the problem of increasing the internal motivation of foreign students to learn Ukrainian language. Taking into account motivational factors is an important condition for the successful formation of a secondary linguistic personality, which has a sufficient degree of communicative competence and is able to adapt to a new cultural environments.Purpose. Basing on the practical experience of working with Indian medical students in learning Ukrainian language, as well as on the studies of domestic and foreign scientists, the purpose of the article is to consider the motivational factors contributing to successful formation of the secondary linguistic personality, that is, the person who is involved in the culture of people whose native language is taught; to find out the conditions for increasing the effectiveness of educational activities, focusing on methodical techniques aimed at creating positive communication atmosphere.Methods: method of empirical research with the aim of learning pedagogical experience (observation, comparison, generalization); method of theoretical research with the aim of studying theoretical foundations that should be taken into account when solving practical problems (analysis, synthesis, modeling).Conclusions. Thus, the development of motivation in process of learning of Ukrainian as a foreign language entirely depends on the activity of the teacher, his flexibility and creativity. The educational process should be organized as efficiently as possible, using the most diverse pedagogical conditions – the use of interactive learning techniques, digital technologies, the use of linguistic and culturological materials, the creation of a supportive communicative atmosphere favorable for experiencing a situation of success. Only based on systematic and complex use of these conditions is it possible to predictably increase the level of motivation to study Ukrainian as a foreign language. Good language proficiency is a long-lasting, difficult process where the teacher uses different techniques, and the best result in the formation of the secondary linguistic personality will be achieved when a motivated student is well aware of his purpose and perceives creatively the implementation of communicative tasks.

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