Innovative online teaching tools for students who major in english philology: challenges and opportinutuies

Abstract

The paper in question outlines the possibilities of using modern teaching methods and tools in the process of teaching English to students who major in English Philology. The rapid changes which this process is undergoing are predetermined by the constant development and new demands which it has to meet. In view of Ukrainian education this process is shaped not only by the factors mentioned but as well by the fact that our country is still facing post-pandemic consequences and now those of war conflict when students are deprived of the possibility of gaining offline education in physical classrooms and many other essential educational items. The paper examines the effectiveness of various approaches and tools in promoting language acquisition and proficiency, as well as their impact on students’ engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes during the challenges posed by war and pandemic. The paper is an overview of the latest tools available for the implementation in the process of teaching English including online resources and activities, as well as the use of different platforms, applications, virtual reality, gamification and artificial intelligence. It is aimed at highlighting the advantages and drawbacks of these approaches which may be faced both by educators and students and providing examples of the successful implementations of these approaches in different educational environments. It may be summed up that while the implementation of the teaching methods and tools in question can boost and enhance the quality and accessibility of language education but it is next to impossible to reach successful learning outcomes without careful planning, training, and evaluation which ensure its effectiveness and sustainability.