Speech Personality of an Online Teacher in the Mediasphere of Distance Education

The results of the analysis of the speech portrait of an online teacher through the lens of media linguistics, conducted as part of the study of distance learning discourse, are presented. Based on the examination of over 30 video recordings of online English language classes, four types of communicative profiles of distance education teachers are identified: virtual speech portrait, revealing the specifics of verbal interaction in the digital educational environment; nonverbal media portrait, built on the use of visual and auditory communication tools in the virtual space; emotive–cognitive profile, demonstrating methods of conveying emotions and organizing cognitive activities; and professional competence portrait, showcasing pedagogical expertise in a digital format. The strategies behind constructing each portrait are explored, considering the multimodal nature of distance education. It is concluded that the integration of digital technologies and methodological approaches transforms the emotional engagement among those involved in distance learning communication, cognitive mechanisms of knowledge acquisition, and motivational aspects of the educational process. The findings not only systematize the requirements for a teacher’s digital speech culture but also highlight new challenges in pedagogical communication amid the advancement of digital learning technologies and the glocalization of education.