Integration of Asynchronous Communication Tools in the Formation of Students’ Foreign Language Communicative Competence

Abstract

The main direction of the modern system education development and teaching foreign languages is the systematic integration of digital technologies into the educational process. The pandemic and war have led to significant changes in the sphere of education and put new requirements to teachers in order to ensure a high quality educational process for the students. This article deals with the asynchronous method of foreign languages learning which is one of the best models to introduce the latest educational developments, use information and communication technologies in the process of language skills formation and development under the guidance of the teachers. Ukrainian and foreign scientists focus on asynchronous method of communication which is defined as interaction between subjects of distance learning, during which participants interact with each other with a time delay using asynchronous communication tools for learning foreign languages. Asynchronous communication tools are Internet means that allow students and teachers to exchange information with a time delay. For example, MOODLE, forums, e-mail and audio mail, sites, blogs, social networks, Viber, Telegram). Students are provided with materials for studying of topics and modules and they have to independently complete the tasks and send them to the teacher for evaluation. In conclusion, it should be noted that asynchronous communication technologies - provide the implementation of a differentiated approach to foreign language learning-depending on the individual characteristics of students; - provide the opportunity to listen to the tracks in slow or original pace without time limits and suggest the possibility of audio and video recording; - offer a great choice of up-to date materials for teachers and students; - organize autonomous learning thanks to the didactic integration of modern technologies; - provide students to work with educational material at any convenient time; So, in recent years, information and communication technologies (ICT) have become increasingly widespread in the field of education because they give learners an opportunity to get knowledge and new perspectives.