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The Impact of Multilingual Education On Developing Communication Skills for University Students Within Foreign Language Learning

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ID20488993
AuthorsOlga Oliinyk (0000-0002-4224-7269, Kharkiv State Academy of Culture), Nadiya Bevz (0000-0002-1925-7485, Kharkiv State Academy of Culture), Igor Shuliakov (0000-0003-2077-1972), I M Shuliakov (O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv), Inna Derevianko (0000-0001-5845-2868, Kharkiv State Academy of Culture)
Year2024
Volume23
Issue1
Pages125-142
Publication date2024-07-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueTraduction et Langues (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1112-3974 • E-ISSN: 2600-6235
PublisherUniversity of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed (PUBLISHER • DZ)
DOI10.52919/translang.v23i1.973
OpenAlexW4401314620
LanguageEN
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Today, multilingualism can be considered as an undeniable reality. The rapid pace of globalisation processes and the fast information spreading compelled society to adapt and keep pace with the new realities. These shifts require significant language proficiency and advanced communication skills. In this sense, the command over multiple languages not only broadens one’s horizons and enhances his and/or her professionalism but also facilitates cross-cultural communication as well as the acquisition of multiple knowledge. The relevance of this study is featured by the dynamic changes in society, highlighting the need of multilingual education for people to fully realise their potential in life. This research investigates the impact of multilingual education on developing communication skills for University students within foreign language learning. It explores the principles of multilingual learning and identifies effective pedagogical methods that enhance language abilities, with a particular emphasis on the role of technology, delving into strategies like gamification and virtual classrooms. Furthermore, this research thoroughly examines the different ways multilingual education affects communication skill development in the study of foreign languages at universities. It aims at identifying progressive teaching methods and strategies that improve the quality of students' language acquisition. It is important to point out that higher education institutions serve as the keystone for multilingual education, providing students not only with linguistic competencies but also with professional knowledge to expand their career prospects. The methodological framework employed in this research provides a comprehensive approach, integrating historical, social, linguodidactic, and pedagogical concepts alongside several scientific methods. The study refers to methods of scientific cognition such as systematic analysis, synthesis, dialectical inquiry, and normative methods to enrich its findings. Moreover, significant advantages of multilingual learning, particularly in enhancing English language proficiency and communication skills, are identified. Also, the study stresses the focal role of modern technologies in multilingual education, highlighting their potential to transform learning experiences and personalise educational approaches. Particularly, the research underscores how multilingual education fosters communication skills, notably in English as a global lingua franca

Foreign language · Globalization · Higher education · Language acquisition · Mathematics education · Multilingualism · Pace · Pedagogy · Political science · Sociology · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Foreign Language Teaching Methods · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching

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