THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING COMMUNICATIVE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING VOCABULARY IN ENGLISH LESSONS

<div>This article explores the integration of modern Information and</div> <div>Communication Technologies (ICT) in enhancing vocabulary acquisition during</div> <div>English language lessons. Recognizing the crucial role of a robust vocabulary in</div> <div>communicative competence, this study aims to both theoretically substantiate and</div> <div>empirically test the effectiveness of incorporating ICT tools and resources into</div> <div>vocabulary instruction. The research investigates the impact of ICT integration on</div> <div>students' lexical skills, examining how technology can facilitate vocabulary learning,</div> <div>retention, and application in communicative contexts. The study addresses the</div> <div>challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape in language education,</div> <div>considering how ICT can be strategically employed to create engaging and effective</div> <div>learning experiences. A set of specifically designed tasks and activities, leveraging</div> <div>various ICT tools such as online dictionaries, interactive exercises, multimedia</div> <div>resources, language learning apps, and collaborative platforms, are developed and</div> <div>implemented. The research methodology employs a mixed-methods approach,</div> <div>combining quantitative data from pre- and post-tests assessing vocabulary knowledge</div> <div>and qualitative data gathered through student surveys, classroom observations, and</div> <div>teacher interviews. This approach allows for a comprehensive evaluation of the</div> <div>effectiveness of the ICT-integrated vocabulary instruction, examining both the</div> <div>measurable gains in vocabulary acquisition and the students' perceptions of the</div> <div>learning process. The study analyzes the results of the implemented tasks, focusing</div> <div>on the impact of different ICT tools and activities on vocabulary learning outcomes.</div> <div>766Furthermore, the research explores the role of the teacher in facilitating ICT-mediated</div> <div>vocabulary learning, considering the pedagogical strategies necessary for successful</div> <div>integration. The findings of this study contribute to the growing body of knowledge</div> <div>on the use of ICT in language education, providing practical insights and</div> <div>recommendations for teachers seeking to enhance vocabulary instruction through</div> <div>technology. The research concludes by discussing the implications of the findings for</div> <div>curriculum development and future research directions in the field of ICT-enhanced</div> <div>language learning.</div>