THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ON STUDENTS' LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

By harnessing the Internet and a diverse array of computer-assisted tools, modern language education benefits from direct audiovisual interactivity and authentic source engagement. Integrating ICT with traditional methods enables practice across speech skills, cultivates linguistic insight, and supports individualized, autonomous learning. Interactive multimedia features—interactivity, polymodality, visualization—enhance cognitive engagement and motivation. Experts such as Ryabtseva emphasize pedagogical “why” over “what” in technology selection, guiding purposeful integration of resources (e.g., MOOCs, collaborative platforms, Google Docs, Camtasia) aligned to specific lesson objectives. When chosen thoughtfully, digital technologies foster deeper comprehension, increased teacher efficiency, ultimately preparing students for future academic and professional challenges.