Modern soldier language acquisition for duty
insights and potential
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https://doi.org/10.22633/rpge.v29iesp2.20660Keywords:
English for Law Enforcement, English for Specific Purposes, Foreign Language Teaching Methods, Military Terminology, Language TrainingAbstract
This article addresses the need to improve the language skills of Ukrainian military personnel to strengthen international cooperation, participate in peacekeeping missions, and operate in multinational operations. Given the growing importance of international tasks, the aim is to develop modern teaching practices adapted to the demands of military service. The objective is to identify effective methods of teaching foreign languages to military personnel. The methodology included a literature review, questionnaires administered to military personnel with linguistic training, and a comparative analysis of traditional and innovative methods. The results indicated that blended learning, integrating in-person and online instruction, was the most effective, followed by simulation-based training in environments like real-life service situations. Gamification also had a positive impact, increasing motivation and engagement. The conclusion is that hybrid and interactive methods enhance military personnel's language proficiency and communicative efficiency.
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