Mastering Ukrainian texts by foreign students of non-philological specialties

The research identifies key challenges in this process, including linguistic interference from students' native languages, cultural differences in writing traditions, and difficulties in mastering academic style. The study emphasizes that successful writing development requires a systematic approach integrating linguistic, cognitive, and technological strategies. The research findings indicate that effective teaching of writing in Ukrainian as a foreign language (UFL) should incorporate a communicative approach, textual analysis, and structured exposure to academic writing norms. The integration of authentic materials, such as literary and professional texts, enhances students’ understanding of genre conventions and stylistic features. Moreover, digital technologies, including interactive platforms (Google Docs, Moodle), voice recording tools, and mind mapping applications, significantly contribute to the improvement of writing skills by providing opportunities for collaborative learning, self-correction, and multimodal engagement with language. The study also highlights the role of student motivation in mastering written texts, revealing that fear of making mistakes and lack of confidence can hinder progress. To address this, the authors propose a step-by-step methodology that includes traditional and digital learning techniques. Key strategies involve handwriting exercises combined with dictation software, visual text segmentation using mind maps, and oral reinforcement through self-recorded audio materials. Experimental results demonstrate that these approaches enhance not only grammatical and lexical accuracy but also students’ ability to structure arguments and convey ideas coherently in academic writing.