Foreign language learning: controversies of virtuality and globality
LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Ugdymo technologijos, užsienio kalbų mokymas, inovatyvūs mokymo(si) metodai. Keywords: Educational technologies, foreign language education, innovative teaching/learning methods.Reikšminiai žodžiai: Užsienio kalbų mokymasis; Inovacijos; Globalumas; Virtualumas; Foreign language learning; Innovations; Globality; Virtuality.
ENProficiency in any foreign language or languages is very inspirational. Infinite desire, tough self-discipline and personal attempts are vitally important factors in foreign language learning. Unfortunately, this idea ends when learning difficulties appear. They can stop learners and isolate them from future progress. According to the scholars and practitioners, there is a solution – to make learning more modernized by incorporating virtual and global technologies. This study will investigate the issue of effectiveness of foreign language learning in the context of globality and virtuality discourses. Nowadays young people represent the global digital generation that demonstrates excessive and habitual use of technologies. Considering that issue, the article discusses the controversial role of globality and virtuality in learning a foreign language. [From the publication]
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