Keyword: «podcasts»

The article is devoted to the problems of students’ general cultural competences formation during foreign language learning for extracurricular period. The author suggests using such form of independent interactive work as listening the podcasts, writing synop sis and designed technology.

The article deals with possibilities to use a variety of information and communication technologies for developing effective listening skills in students in the process of learning a foreign language. The use of such technologies proves to be motivating for language learners as they can have language practice in and out of the classroom. The author analyses some of the most common and popular among teachers and students ICT tools.

The article examines modern approaches to developing students’ listening skills in the context of digital transformation of education. The pedagogical potential of authentic podcasts and short video materials is substantiated as effective tools for improving listening comprehension. Special attention is paid to the cognitive characteristics of modern adolescents, whose perception of information is shaped by digital media and short-format content. The study describes a three-stage model of working with audiovisual materials, including pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening stages. The results of a pedagogical experiment conducted in the 9th-grade classroom are presented. A comparative analysis of traditional audio materials, podcasts, and short videos is carried out in terms of their impact on students’ motivation, engagement, and speech activity. The findings confirm that the integration of authentic audiovisual content enhances listening comprehension and stimulates communicative competence development.