POSSIBILITIES OF IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL TOOLS IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO MODERN SPECIALISTS IN THE CUSTOMS SPHERE

Abstract

The article reveals a problem of using digital technologies in the modern educational environment. In particular, it considers the ways of optimizing the process of teaching English in the customs sphere, which is a strategically important segment of the society’s life, ensuring its stability and prosperity and therefore requiring the training of the most competent personnel. The study defines the main requirements for the training of future customs officers. It describes the specific latest digital resources that can provide high-quality training for specialists, as well as help teachers create relevant and effective educational content. Special attention is paid to the potential and advantages of using virtual reality technology for educational purposes. The main advantage of it is the absolute involvement of students in the educational process and, consequently, the maximum effectiveness of the formation of verbal competencies. The material presented in the article allows to conclude about the high potential of digital tools, as well as to predict its further deeper implementation in the learning process. Meanwhile, all the electronic resources mentioned in the article can also be used in teaching English to the students of other fields of study, in addition to customs.