On the Dilemmas of (Foreign) Language Instruction in the Digital Age Cover Image

За дилемите на (чуждо)езиковото оbучение в дигиталната ера
On the Dilemmas of (Foreign) Language Instruction in the Digital Age

Author(s): Fiydes Bergmann
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Foreign languages learning
Published by: Шуменски университет »Епископ Константин Преславски«
Keywords: dilemma; digital competence; foreign language learning; alternative methods; Vera F. Birkenbihl

Summary/Abstract: Language is often a barrier and a means of separation, but language is also the element that unites nations. It serves as a bridge and makes communication across borders possible. The article discusses the difficulties and challenges in acquiring language knowledge and skills when learning a foreign language in the context of the intensive development of information technology and digitalization. The article lays emphasis on Vera F. Birkenbill’s method of foreign language learning. This method gives learners a chance to develop their language and communication competence.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 295-312
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Bulgarian