CURRENT TENDENCIES IN THE PRACTICE OF TEACHING ENGLISH TO STUDENTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Introduction. Modern directions of practical teaching English are analyzed in the article. The issues of parallel introducing of contemporary and traditional technologies are considered. Communicative approach and personality-oriented approach in learning English are the most productive nowadays. The purpose of the article is to determine the productivity of using modern educational technologies in English language training. In teaching English, it is necessary to identify the peculiar trends, to analyse the current ways learning, and to apply effective methods of teaching students. The active methods of training are presented in the article. There are informative cards, simulation and case study methods. Students do various text related exercises. The control of language skills is carried out online. Future specialists do tests, listen authentic materials, watch videos and podcasts. All work is done according to the students’ foreign language competence. Results. In the process of practical activity, a communicative method is successfully used. The systematic use of various types of visibility contributes to high productivity of training. Originality. Practical students’ training with different methods help them to modify their language skills. Future specialists find out exercises that match their level. They see objectively their own results, can correct errors. They learn the techniques of control and self-control of their own knowledge. Conclusion. The use of illustrative cards, the expansion of vocabulary helps students to improve oral speech skills, stimulates them to make independent statements in English. The use of simulation and case study methods improves communication skills. Different types of text work help future specialists to develop creative and critical thinking. Tests, audio and video which proposed to control and self-control, contribute to the comprehensive improvement of foreign language communication skills.