TAILOR–MADE MATERIALS FOR E–LEARNING
TAILOR–MADE MATERIALS FOR E–LEARNING

Summary/Abstract: The crucial point for eL sustainability is a stock of self-access language learning materials. The establishing and functioning of Self-Access Centres (SAC) is one of the possible solutions that can help Russian higher education institutions to adapt to the needs of both the changing student population and employers. The successful work of any SAC depends on the provided materials. They can take a variety of forms in technical universities, e.g. skills-based (with a syllabus structured around strategies for developing skills such as reading, listening, speaking, writing, grammar and vocabulary), project-based (written file, poster or spoken presentation); customised (tailored to the individual needs of each student); or blended (combining different approaches, possibly within a conventional course). The advantages of tailor-made materials are obvious. The author regards the advantages of tailor-made materials and the algorithm of designing CD-programmes for ESP teaching.

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