Keyword: «teaching of a foreign language»

Gamification is one of the innovative approaches, which is the use of game elements in the educational process in order to increase motivation and learning effectiveness. It is important to note that in addition to mastering a foreign language, modern teaching methods also focus on the development of creative thinking and flexible skills that can improve students’ ability to adapt to a variety of language situations. This article is devoted to the analysis of the concept of gamification in education and the influence of gamification as a means of developing soft skills and creative thinking when teaching a foreign language. As part of the work, the methodology and approaches to conducting the research were determined. The relevance of the study lies in the need to use gamification in modern education, which sets itself the task of preparing students to solve complex, non-standard problems and requires the development of soft skills and creative thinking. The purpose of our study was to analyze tasks on the potential to develop soft skills in students. During the results analysis phase, a comprehensive analysis of the participants' progress was carried out, including both quantitative and qualitative aspects of their language skills. It was found out that the use of gamification has a positive effect on the development of soft skills and the ability to think creatively. Participants in the experimental group who studied using gamification demonstrated a higher level of creativity and flexibility of thinking compared to traditional teaching methods. Gamification has been considered as a foreign language teaching approach to improve the quality and level of foreign language proficiency and student motivation. The results of the study demonstrate the potential of gamification as an effective tool for stimulating student interest and activity in the educational process. The analysis also highlights the importance of soft skills and creative thinking for learning a foreign language, making gamification a valuable tool for their development. The article has theoretical and practical significance; it has been found that gamification in teaching a foreign language expands the theoretical framework of the psychological aspects of learning. Gamification contributes to the development of creative thinking and flexible skills through the use of game tasks and solving non-standard problems, which allows you to develop professional skills and create effective communications. The introduction of gamification into the educational process is an effective educational element for educational institutions and teachers. Thus, the use of gamification not only enriches the educational experience, but also provides a fruitful impact on the formation of key competences necessary for successful learning of a foreign language.