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eTwinning в полза на чуждоезиковото обучение
eTwinning in Benefit of Foreign Language Training

Author(s): Teodora Valova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Language and Literature Studies, Education, Applied Linguistics, Language acquisition, Sociolinguistics, School education, Vocational Education, Educational Psychology, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: communication in foreign language; online project-based approach; eTwinning

Summary/Abstract: The article focuses on the possibilities of online eTwinning projects to develop basic knowledge, skills and attitudes related to key competence “communication in foreign languages”. As a modern virtual classroom, TwinSpace provides tools for synchronous and asynchronous communication. As a result of interaction in informal environment of online projects, language is used for interaction and real communication in an authentic way. Students participate in non-traditional communication formats like quizzes, voting and videoconferences, which encourage them to present their opinions. These activities develop essential skills for communication in foreign language, encourage students to read, listen and appreciate the work of their partners and motivate learners to be more reluctant when it comes to speaking, studying and communicating in a completely different way.

  • Issue Year: 45/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 41-48
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Bulgarian