ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING EDUCATIONAL PLATFORMS IN THE LEARNING PROCESS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF “XUETANGX” AND “ICOURSE INTERNATIONAL”)

Abstract

The article is highlights a relevant topic of the ways of using educational platforms in foreign language classes. The popular Chinese programs “Xuetangx” and “ICourse International” are taken as examples because of their convenient interface, modern design of mobile applications, variety of interactive materials and availability of many courses in different languages, including Russian. The main task of the study is to present the advantages and disadvantages of their implementation in the structure of the educational process. The strengths and weaknesses of the listed educational platforms are analyzed, and the main difficulties that students may encounter while learning are described. The author presents some recommendations for the implementation of “Xuetangx” and “ICourse International” to maximize the effectiveness of foreign language learning in modern educational institutions.