CHALLENGES IN TEACHING ENGLISH AT MODERN UNIVERSITIES

The article arises teaching problems in a modern society, when the world is changing rapidly requiring new approaches in the field of higher education. The author proves that the problems related with teaching English language, have a special importance in the variety of subjects. The specific challenges concerning modern technologies, which not only the students, but also the teachers face, are stated in the article. In addition to the professional problems the author analyzes some psychological problems, which occur in the teaching process and gives her own view of their roots. The article presents deep research of the role of English in the modern reality. A special focus is given to the teaching challenges at technical universities. The author proposes some techniques and methods, which may facilitate teaching of technical English. A special value of the article lies in the fact that the author offers solutions to some of the identified problems.