Exploring the impact of online language platforms on teaching grammar skills among B2 level ESL learners

Аннотация

The study investigates the effectiveness of online language exchange platforms in enhancing grammar skills among B2-level students. The relevance of this research lies in the growing popularity of online language exchange platforms and technology in general that provides authentic practice and interactive environments in the classroom. Implementation of online platforms instead of traditional methods allows to attract students’ attention to the lesson and increase motivation. Incorporating evidence from conducted experiments, questionnaires, and interviews this study demonstrates that online exchange platforms improve students’ participation and comprehension in teaching grammar skills. It argues for the convenience and accessibility of online platforms. The study revealed the possibility of creating group learning tasks, such as composing dialogues, quizzes, presentations and other joint tasks. In general, the influence of modern online resources on the development of students’ general language skills, in particular grammar, was confirmed, as well as the opportunity to immerse themselves in the current technological era. Key words: interactive learning, authenticity, concentration, digital tools, distance learning, electronic portfolios, web-based access, software. 370 Topical issues of language training in the globalized world