LEARNING SPECIAL VOCABULARY USING EDUCATIONAL PODCASTS

Abstract

The article considers the problem of effectiveness of training podcasts in the process of learning special vocabulary. Based on the analysis of scientific literature, the methodological properties of teaching podcasts in teaching a foreign language are analyzed; the methodological potential of teaching podcasts that can be used as a means of studying special vocabulary is revealed. It is determined that the use of podcasts is more profitable and effective than using the traditional method in the context of studying and teaching special vocabulary of a foreign language, and also that the use of podcasting technology can increase academic performance and motivation, as well as the level of understanding of special terminology by students, since podcasting provides students with contextual material. The authors come to a conclusion that the use of podcasting technology can increase academic performance and motivation, as well as the level of students’ understanding of special terminology, since podcasting provides students with contextual material.