THE USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Abstract

The article is devoted to current issues in the study of social networks in the field of learning foreign languages. Students have free access to information support, have the opportunity to quickly transfer and receive knowledge, study remotely, and use the latest information technologies. The components of the information technology tools of a modern foreign language teacher are electronic teaching aids, video materials, online simulators, specialized learning platforms, programs and applications, as well as social networks. The article discusses examples of the emergence of new lexical units through the use of social networks. It is noted that a student, as an active user of social networks, can use these resources not only for entertainment purposes, but also gain knowledge of communication skills in a foreign language. The article examines the concept of “social networks” in the context of the modern educational environment. The role and significance of social networks as an additional learning tool are determined. The didactic characteristics of such social networks as Mylanguageexchange, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram are presented. Attention is focused on individual opportunities and advantages of using social networks by a modern teacher. Thus, MyLanguageExchange services, Busuu.com, the site italki are effective tools for the development of oral speech. In the virtual educational space of YouTube, there is an opportunity to consolidate and practice grammatical skills, expand your vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and expand your worldview. By choosing original tasks, a unique language environment can be created in the popular networks Instagram, Facebook and increase students’ interest in learning a foreign language. It should be noted that the use of social networks is an effective tool for foreign language learning.