Keyword: «german»

The article is devoted to identification of the main types of cross-lingual semantic correlations of Germanic origin in the field of the basic lexis of two closely related languages – German and English. The topicality of addressing the field of contrastive linguistic research is associated with rise of their practical importance in connection with the situation of polyglossy in the modern scientific and educational environment. There is also a need to cumulate cognitive linguistic experience in the study of several languages, which implies taking into account their internal and cross-system connections.

The article considers the role of compounding as a productive way of word formation of adjectives in German. The author of the article presents the classification of adjectival composites, analyzes the semantic characteristics of complex adjectives in German, and identifies the correspondences in Russian.

The article is focused on the studying of the historical significance of learning foreign languages in the Russian Empire before the Revolution. The reasons for studying French, German and English are also discussed. the practical significance of linguistics in that period is analyzed and some aspects of learning languages are compared in the historical aspect.

The article considers one of the innovative approaches to learning foreign languages – the multifunctional Internet-application named Quizlet. This app is an effective tool for the mastering of the structure of any language, particularly German. It’s adapted to any modern gadget and can be considered both as an additional tool for learning any language, and as the main one in case of distance education. The special attention is paid to revealing of the features of the app, its structure and practical application.