Adult Education in Foreign Languages: Interactive Settings, Models, Practice

Abstract

The article dwells upon modern English as a Second Language (ESL) educational settings which are based on innovative technologies modernizing the gist of adult education in a foreign language and containing organizational models of the learning process, founded on the dialectical commonality of ESL methodologies. Program models for ESL education that can be realized at university departments under certain conditions are presented. It has been identified that ESL learning via mobile devices and apps, modern tech and computer-based technologies facilitates the individualistic approach of teaching, encourages mental activity and improves the effectiveness of the learning process. Some elaborations have been made to the statements regarding adult ESL education in the context of computer didactics as an innovative learning system in which the theoretical approaches and practical achievements of such an interdisciplinary branch of knowledge as Artificial Intelligence are realized. The article emphasizes the deep connection between the development of ideas through Artificial Intelligence and the disciplines which presuppose understanding, decision-making, learning i.e. Psychology, Logic, Linguistics. The comparative analysis has been done in order to identify empirical data of questionnaires regarding prioritizing the use of mobile devices, apps, and digital media in the ESL learning process. The analysis serves as a detailed breakdown and evidence of the on-hand teaching experience at universities.