ELECTIVE CLASSES AND OPTIONAL COURSES AS ONE OF THE WAY TO OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES IN TEACHING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the issue of organizing optional foreign language classes and courses in technical educational establishments. The article raises the issue of the importance of introducing optional foreign language classes and courses to overcome the difficulties of teaching a foreign language in technical educational establishments. The need for formation of foreign language communication skills in future specialists of technical specialties is emphasized. It is noted that optional classes provide an opportunity to increase students’ motivation to learn a foreign language. It is proved that students of technical specialties often have to deal with professional foreign language vocabulary and documentation. Therefore, attention is focused on the necessity to optimize the educational process, to find effective ways to overcome the difficulties of foreign language learning in modern conditions. The author emphasizes that elective classes sand optional courses are an essential complement to the main course of a foreign language in technical educational institutions.

Key words: elective classes, optional courses, foreign language, technical educational establishments, communicative competence.