Keyword: «english language teaching»

The article discusses the features of online and offline teaching of English, their advantages and disadvantages. The problem of completely replacing the offline format with online and the issues of a reasonable balance between traditional educational methods and modern digital technologies are analyzed. Specific examples of the successful interaction of these forms of education are given. Particular attention is paid to the lack of empathy in the feedback of online learning and the results of research and statistics on the transition to distance learning are discussed. A promising hybrid model of education is considered, combining the best features of both approaches. In conclusion, the importance of reasonable integration of digital technologies into educational processes to improve the quality of education is discussed.

Communication is ne of the core activities of a modern person. Studying a foreign language the modern generation wants to practice oral speech more and is looking for language partners from all over the world along with the use of textbooks, audio and media materials. Nowadays, when a large number of sites and applications for intercultural communication is available, that seems to be easy. HelloTalk app is analyzed as a source of a direct communication with foreign language natives and with those whose level of language is advanced.