SOCIAL NETWORKS USAGE IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of using Web 2.0 network services (social networks and blogs) in teaching a foreign language to graduate students and adjuncts. The authors explain the need to use Internet resources in foreign language classes, describe the advantages of integrating existing professionally oriented foreign blogs and social networks into the educational process. It was realized that these online tools (e.g. Facebook, Email, and Computer media) can be used to improve students’ language skills especially writing skill. Internet tools help the second language learners to accelerate their learning by being up-to-date and self-directed.