The article focuses on the issue of engineering majors at technical universities developing professional foreign (English) language proficiency through the use of digital technology in the classroom. While traditional English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction in technical universities frequently remains disconnected from the professional context of students and contemporary digital tools, the study's relevance stems from the growing need for engineering personnel who can confidently work in an English-speaking professional environment, read technical documentation, and communicate as part of international project teams. The article explores a specially created digital educational ecosystem that incorporates the concepts of subject-language integrated learning (CLIL), task-oriented learning (TBLT), and gamification in blended learning environments. It is based on experimental work carried out at three technical universities in Uzbekistan.
Developing the Professional Competence of Technical Students in The Field of English Language Based on Digital Technologies
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