INTEGRATING YOUTH ENGLISH-LANGUAGE INTERNET SLANG INTO THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the issue of improving the professional competence of teachers in the modern educational context. The aim of the study is to familiarize teachers of English in non-language universities with a certain set of English slang lexical units, the use of which in English classes contributes to more effective communication with students and is a tool to improve communication and interaction in the educational environment. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that it is the first time that slang units used by young people in video games, social networks and various forums are singled out as a separate phenomenon and considered from the perspective of their practical application in English classes at a non-language university. As a result of the study it is proved that the integration of youth Internet slang, as a special form of language game, into the educational process can contribute to the activation of students’ learning activities, increase their motivation and interest in the studied material, as well as improve their understanding of complex language concepts.