PROFESSIONALLY ORIENTED FOREIGN LANGUAGE AS A MEANS OF INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEAM COMMUNICATION IN ESPORTS

89 POFL to eSports players.The methodology is grounded on the principles of the communicative approach, gamification, project-based learning, and simulation of authentic gaming situations.The article demonstrates that engaging students in team-based games with a requirement to communicate in a foreign language not only enriches their vocabulary but also fosters the development of essential soft skills in eSports like strategic thinking, mutual respect, active listening, and the ability to give and receive feedback.Key challenges, such as the lack of specialized teaching materials, have been discussed, along with recommendations for creating a course that addresses real communicative challenges in eSports settings.The research findings confirm the effectiveness of the proposed approach and highlight the potential for further integration of professionally oriented language training into the preparation of future eSports professionals.