MOBILE APPS AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS' GRAMMATICAL SKILLS

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31652/2786-9083-2024-3-45-54

Keywords:

mobile, applications, grammatical skills, English language, interactivity

Abstract

The article examines the importance of mobile applications in improving students' grammar skills while learning English. It is noted that mobile applications are an effective tool due to their accessibility, interactivity and the ability to adapt to individual needs. The importance of using mobile applications for learning English grammar lies in their accessibility, interactivity and ability to meet individual learning needs. These apps offer students every opportunity to practice and improve their grammar skills at their own pace. Various types of applications that promote grammar development are described, including games, adaptive applications, simulators, and tests. In particular, simulators like Duolingo provide users with exercises to practice grammar structures, helping to consolidate theoretical knowledge in an engaging way. Testers such as English Grammar Test or Test Your English are focused on checking grammar and providing feedback, helping users identify their weak points. Interactive textbooks, such as LearnEnglish Grammar from the British Council, offer not only theoretical material, but also interactive tasks that allow you to learn the material better. The advantages of mobile applications compared to traditional teaching methods are highlighted and possible technical challenges and issues of self-discipline are discussed. Methodological recommendations for the integration of these applications into the educational process are presented. Teachers are recommended applications that meet the educational goals and needs of students, are interactive and adapted to their level of knowledge. It is also important to consider the technical capabilities of students and ensure they have access to the necessary equipment. The structure of lessons should include both individual and group work, allowing to combine autonomous and joint learning.

Author Biographies

  • Nataliya Lebedeva

    Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of English Philology, Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University

  • Anna-Oleksandra Perva

    2nd year master's student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of the Mykhailo Kotsyubynskyi Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University

  • Kateyna Romaniuk

    2nd year master's student of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of the Mykhailo Kotsyubynskyi Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University

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Published

2024-12-30

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Theory and methods of teaching foreign languages

How to Cite

MOBILE APPS AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS’ GRAMMATICAL SKILLS. (2024). Journal of Cross-Cultural Education, 3, 45-54. https://doi.org/10.31652/2786-9083-2024-3-45-54

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