ADVANCEMENTS IN ONLINE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN HIGHER VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Purpose of this article is to analyze and summarize current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field of online foreign language teaching. It focuses on how digital platforms, innovative methodologies, and advanced technologies are being integrated into educational systems in response to external socio-political and health-related factors. The article also aims to explore best practices, teaching strategies, and digital tools that enhance the effectiveness of online language acquisition in higher education. Methods. A theoretical review of academic literature, including previously published studies, conference materials, and specialized publications, a synthesis of practical experiences from educational institutions, particularly the Department of Foreign Language Training at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, comparative analysis of traditional and modern language teaching methods and their adaptation to online formats, an examination of the technological infrastructure and tools (Moodle, Zoom, Edpuzzle, VoiceThread, Quizlet, Padlet) employed in current online teaching practice. Results. The article discusses online learning in Ukraine and offers best practices to enhance educational technologies, especially for learning foreign languages. The paper explores new interactive learning materials, electronic linguodidactics methods, and the use of artificial intelligence and virtual worlds in education. One of the key issues is the adaptation of such innovations to traditional teaching methods, which can lead to qualitative changes in teaching approaches. In addition, the study emphasizes the importance of finding optimal distance learning methods for phonetics, grammar, listening and speaking. Special attention is paid to mastering stylistic norms of written and spoken speech in different discourses - educational, scientific, business and official. The problem of human interaction with electronic technologies in the process of creating digital learning environments and interfaces also plays an important role, as it requires training teachers and students to use modern online technologies. The Ukrainian experience, particularly during times of crisis, demonstrates how digital education can promote resilience, accessibility, and modernization in the educational sector. Conclusions. Thus, the study offers a comprehensive analysis and prospects for the introduction of advanced online educational technologies aimed at improving the teaching and learning of foreign languages, and emphasizes the need for professional development of teachers for the effective use of new-generation interactive learning complexes.