VIRTUAL REALITY IN THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

Abstract

In the article the main opportunities for the virtual reality technology productive use in foreign language teaching that exist today are considered. To do this, first of all, features of the modern society development are considered. Improving the foreign language training necessity among students mastering non-linguistic specialties is proved, including through the introduction of virtual reality technology into the corresponding process. The following is an essential characteristic of the “virtual reality” concept in relation to the development of a foreign language by future professionals in non-linguistic activity fields. The most significant advantages and disadvantages that the expansion of its use in the relevant process entails are highlighted. The author studies the Russian universities’ experience associated with maximizing the positive aspects of this technology in mastering non-linguistic specialties.