Using mobile applications during the English language learning in the higher educational military establishments

Abstract

The paper determines the urgency of implementing innovative technologies in teaching foreign languages of higher educational military establishments. The efficient usage of technical means of training is substantiated as far as scientific process put in front of us challenges that are necessary to transform into friendly tools to provide learners with chances to obtain knowledge that is enough to participate fruitfully in professional discussions with Ukraine's international partners. Providing foreign language training for future officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to participate in international operations with cadets of military higher education institutions is an extremely urgent problem that requires prompt handling at both the theoretical and practical levels. To promote interactive cooperation synchronous communication tools that are actually the Internet tools that allow to communicate in real time (chat, video chat and audio chat). Examples of tools that enable synchronous communication via chat and voice communication are not only Skype or Viber, various ones provide the ability to establish instant voice and video connection with engaging in conveying learning material, accompanied by various types of individual, whole class and pair activities anywhere in the world. Moreover, online platform is secured enough as far as a teacher can create your own list of friends and invite them to a one-on-one chat or organize a conference, a so-called group chat. Therefore, the particularities, possibilities and prospects of using innovative technologies in foreign languages' training are considered in the paper. With the growing role of foreign language training future officers, the need to apply modern information technology education in the practice of higher educational military establishments is relevant today. Further analysis has confirmed the actuality of executing interactive technologies and mobile applications of teaching discipline «Foreign language for professional purpose».

Proficiency Preparedness in Defence Workforce: A Survey of Cadet Officers’ English Language Needs

“…This unique educational context tailors learning objectives and environments to the specific needs of armed forces personnel, which is aligned with the nature of a university that is moving towards autonomous learning (Abd Rahman et al, 2022). Consequently, the university's syllabus must be meticulously designed to enable learners to fully benefit from it and apply their language skills effectively in their future military tasks, as well as maintaining their interest and ensuring their competence (Pasichnyk, 2021). In essence, the syllabus designers at the defence university need a deep understanding of the learners' ideas, expectations, and needs, as well as the objectives of the language programmes.…”