TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION TO STUDENTS OF NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITIES USING ROLE-PLAY WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF PROFESSIONALLY-ORIENTED EDUCATION

Abstract

The article discusses the application of role-playing games in the process of learning foreign languages by students of technical universities. The aim is to implement a communicative approach in the context of professionally-oriented situations. The author describes the key steps in creating role-playing games, discusses the varying durations of such classes depending on educational goals, emphasizes the important role of the teacher, and the necessity of adapting scenarios to the linguistic abilities of the students. The article also presents results of a survey of students on the impact of role-playing games on their education and future professional activities. It is highlighted that role-playing games contribute to the creation of realistic scenarios, stimulate personal and collective development, enhance the sense of responsibility, and develop necessary professional skills. The article relies on the opinions of respected Russian and international experts in the methodology of teaching foreign languages, emphasizing the effectiveness of using role-playing games in the educational process.