Conceptual Model of Foreign Language Training for Adults

Abstract

The article discusses the development of the model of foreign language learning by adults in non-formal education in Ukraine, the role of foreign language in the long-life education. The model of education in the XXI century and the requirements based on the employment market today were also considered hereof. The article also provides examples for modern ideas implementation on the foreign language teaching among adults in the Center of Foreign Languages LINGVO CENTRE, Zhytomyr. A new view of education is objective due to the need. New challenges involve changes in the level of foreign language proficiency, identification of new approaches to content and material selection, use of suitable forms and types of control in different study alternatives. In the era of globalization socio-cultural context of foreign language learning in Ukraine has significantly changed. Moreover educational and self-educational function of foreign languages, their importance in school, in high school, within the employment market as a whole increased. This resulted in high motivation to the learning of foreign languages in international communication. Due to global changes in public life in Ukraine and worldwide, has changed the role of foreign language in the education system. From a simple school subject it has become a basic element of modern education system into a means of achieving professional development of the individual. New socio-economic and political situation requires implementing a new language policy for the society in the field of foreign language education, aimed at meeting both social and personal needs in relation to foreign languages. Implementing the new language policy related to the establishment of flexible languages choice and the conditions of their study, as well as a flexible system of forms and means for education reflect the current state of the theory and practice of foreign language teaching. In this regard, learning a foreign language in the system of extra education acquired a wide scale. Specialists with knowledge of foreign languages required in an increasing number of companies and institutions, and the existing demand for languages encourages teachers and business people to open foreign language courses, language centres and other educational institutions that offer services for learning foreign languages. This article considers new approaches and general attitude towards teaching foreign languages to adults, how to motivate them and improve their results.

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N. Sh. Zakirova

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N. Sh. Zakirova (2017). Conceptual Model of Foreign Language Training for Adults. Вісник Житомирського державного університету імені Івана Франка, 90(4), 60-65. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-440580