MAJOR TRENDS IN TEACHING LANGUAGES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES TO ADULT LEARNERS

Abstract

The article examines current trends in teaching foreign languages for specific purposes (LSP) to adult learners in the context of digital transformation and the changing demands of the modern labour market. Special attention is given to the specialisation of language curricula, development of soft skills, implementation of individual learning trajectories (ILTs), and the use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), in the educational process. The study draws on empirical data from the MGIMO institutional project conducted under the Priority 2030 program, as well as analytical materials from leading Russian EdTech companies. The authors conclude that effective LSP instruction for adults requires systemic transformation based on unified standards, the adoption of innovative digital tools, and focus on developing learners’ professional communicative competence.