RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCE

Abstract

The article represents a comprehensive study aimed at examining the role and impact of digital technologies on the development of students’ professional foreign language competence. Within the research, a historical analysis of the use of digital technologies in foreign language learning over several decades has been conducted. Stages of digital technology development are described, starting from the 1980s until the present time, when digital technologies have become an integral part of the educational process. The study also sheds light on the experiences of using digital technologies in foreign language education in various countries. Various examples of successful implementation of digital educational platforms, applications, and programs that contribute to effective foreign language learning are described. Based on the analysis, the study offers a set of recommendations for optimizing the use of digital technologies in the development of students’ professional foreign language competence.