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According to the Council of Europe, educators lack awareness on the topic of digital citizenship education and its importance to educate youngsters to move critically in a highly digitalized world. It is a core component of Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) to promote democratic competences, including critical reflection, the development of social and intercultural competences, critical thinking and media literacy. Bearing this in mind, a Teacher Training Package (TTP) was developed, aiming to promote professional development and qualification of pre- and in-service Foreign Language teachers as well as teacher trainers, as far as DCE is concerned, namely, pedagogical methodologies, practices and resources. Our study focuses on the Free Online Training Course for Self-guided Professional Development (part of the TTP), which directly approaches teachers' professional knowledge. The analysis of the Teaching Units designed by the teachers and of their final course reflections suggest the relevance of the training course for the teachers' professional development. Those who took part in the course highlighted the pertinence of the topic and underlined the relevance of having had contact with theoretical information and resources, which allowed them not only to reflect on their current practices but also to consider ways of introducing DCE in their lessons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Educational reforms refer to the renewal and permanent improvement of the learning offer which the system proposes to students. In this sense, the purpose of studying English and other foreign languages as SLA (second language aquisition) during compulsory or non-compulsory schooling is to gradually form a learner with strong communicative powers, able to interact socially, in order to be effectively integrated in the context of the future professional path. This paper proposes wasy in which such abilities can be acquired and used most effectively and creatively in everyday life for everyone who intends to continue the learning process at any stage of life. Nowadays, the emphasis is on procedural learning, on the structuring of modern strategies and procedures for problem solving, analysis and research, characteristic of any communicative activity. Starting from the premise that the English language lectures, from the perspective of active-participative and formative methods involved in the didactic process through academic conversation, in support of the development of students' knowledge, it is appropriate to emphasize the findings of such an integrative approach, which refer to the fulfillment of some operational cognitive and affective objectives, through specific strategies designed to lead to the achievement of general and particular skills according to the objectives set for each session. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper presents a review of scholarly work on social class identities (SCI) in second and foreign language (S/FL) educational contexts. Of the 94 studies identified, 31 were annotated. Thematic analysis was employed to identify trends elucidating where, what, and how SCI has been conceptualized, theorized, and methodologically designed. Inclusion criteria focused on SCI research in S/FL contexts, while studies examining SCI outside educational settings were excluded. Results indicate a slow-growing interest in SCI and critical theory, with a Europe-Western dominance. SCI has been approached as: a fixed category based on socioeconomic status determining educational and L2 learning factors; a performed sociocultural phenomenon grounded in individuals lived experiences; a process experienced by study-abroad and migrant individuals; and as an element of colonial difference. Research gaps include SCI examination in EFL contexts and from decolonial perspectives, highlighting the need for political action to subvert social inequalities and address colonial wounds related to socioeconomic issues.

Due to the global spread of new technologies and communication channels, today's students are increasingly engaged in multimodal content and are significantly exposed to digital information on a daily basis. As a result of the aforementioned, there has been a significant increase in the research of scientific publications on multimodal teaching practices and the effects of such teaching practices on student learning. This is where new work methods and new pedagogies similar to multimodal pedagogy appear. In the context of foreign language teaching, the use of multimodality and multimodal pedagogy to stimulate students can improve their interest in learning and memory, bearing in mind that multimodal texts use different modes of communication, with specific modes or a combination of modes, and offer opportunities to create multiple meanings. Hence, the process of reading and writing multimodal texts takes place in a more interactive way than is the case with modal and printed texts. With the help of modes, learning foreign languages becomes creative, analytical, active, investigative and contributes to the development of students' critical thinking. The aim of the work is precisely to point out the importance of multimodal pedagogy and the approach that includes working with multimodal texts in the context of foreign language learning.

В конце XX – начале XXI в. происходят значительные изменения в отечественном языковом образовании, что повлекло пересмотр всей системы преподавания иностранных языков на всех уровнях образования. Своеобразным триггером модернизации и развития подходов к изучению иностранных языков послужили социокультурные и научно-педагогические факторы. На фоне стремительно расширяющегося международного сотрудничества в 1990-х гг. педагогическая общественность акцентировала свое внимание на разработке новых подходов к преподаванию языков. Осуществлено детальное изучение влияния социокультурных и научно-педагогических факторов на развитие подходов к обучению иностранным языкам. Даны конкретные примеры расширения и наращивания межкультурных связей России и западных стран после распада СССР. Констатируется, что быстрыми темпами развивающееся международное взаимодействие требовало людей, владеющих иностранными языками. На основе теоретического анализа научных работ педагогов, лингвистов и методистов характеризуются ключевые идеи коммуникативного и культурологического подходов к преподаванию иностранных языков. Сделан вывод о том, что коммуникативный и культурологический подходы к изучению иностранных языков были призваны оптимальным образом способствовать их быстрому усвоению, развитию коммуникативной компетенции, получению навыков общения с представителями других стран, постижению культуры иных народов для продуктивного взаимодействия в различных областях человеческой деятельности.

This article describes and reflects on research related to the teaching and learning of foreign languages in Mexico published in indexed journals between 2012 and 2021. The paper is organized into four sections: the first provides an overview of the context in which research in this field is being carried out in Mexico, while the second presents the conceptual approach and methodology used. The third section describes the central results related to the publica-tions reviewed, and the fourth section closes with some conclusions and final reflections.

Foreign language teaching in Colombia has received attention over the past 15 years. Such attention has materialized in government investment and research by the aca-demic community. However, further analysis is required so that the academic community of Foreign Languages can make informed decisions and guide efforts to improve the quality of language teaching in the country. This paper reviews the literature on the teaching and learning processes of foreign languages from 2011 to 2021. The purpose of the study is to identify theoretical and methodological trends and potential areas for development. Thus, the PRISMA guidelines were used for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. After appl-ying inclusion, exclusion and thematic relevance criteria in Scopus, WoS (Web of Science), Publindex and Google Scholar, a sample of 129 studies was formed. The selected studies show trends in terms of language, region of publication, research methods, and topics. Our conclusions indicate that foreign language research in Colombia is mainly related to the teaching of English. There is a clear preference for qualitative methodologies and a predo-minant focus of research on technology and its associated topics. Finally, there is a marked disparity in regional research outcomes, revealing systemic inequalities in the opportunities and resources available for academic research and highlighting the urgency of channeling efforts to improve underrepresented regions, ensuring that all areas of Colombia have an equitable position in the global academic context.

Research has become a fundamental aspect for any professional, not only to pro-mote public awareness within any field of knowledge but also to understand it and be able to teach based on the results of that research. Therefore, the goal of this research was to iden-tify and analyze the current status of research which focuses on the teaching and learning of foreign languages in Bolivia between 2011 and 2021. However, our focus was specifically limited to English as a foreign language because of its usefulness and popularity among in-dividuals. In this context, information about foreign language programs in public schools, private institutions offering English instruction, English education in public universities, research on English teaching and learning, professional development for English educators, English teaching associations, and language-related events was presented to achieve contex-tualization. Our study focused on the population of English teachers in Bolivia, specifically targeting those who have published their research. The utilized method was the Transfor-mative Paradigm, which aimed to generate an action agenda for reform and thereby have an impact on the country's educational policies. The research required a mixed-method approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The instruments that were employed in this research, included online surveys with a questionnaire comprising nine-teen open and closed questions, an online bibliographic search, and online interviews to gather data. The results are presented qualitatively as they encompass representative infor-mation. The conclusions provide us with the opportunity to make recommendations for the actions that should be taken to promote research in and on foreign languages.

Through the globalization of economies and the interconnectedness of societies, the demand for individuals proficient in foreign languages has steadily increased in various industries, including agriculture. The field of agriculture relies heavily on international trade, cooperation, and communication, making it essential for agriculturists to be equipped with the necessary language skills to effectively engage with stakeholders across borders. Teaching foreign languages to agriculturists presents specific challenges and opportunities that differ from teaching in other sectors. These professionals may have limited exposure to foreign languages and cultures, requiring tailored approaches that take into account their unique needs and goals. By understanding the particularities of teaching foreign languages to agriculturists, educators can develop innovative strategies and tools to enhance language acquisition and promote cross-cultural competence within this specialized field. In todays globalized world, proficiency in foreign languages is crucial for agriculturists due to the increasing interconnectedness of markets and the need for effective communication with international partners. Foreign language skills enable agriculturists to engage in cross-cultural exchanges, negotiate trade agreements, and access valuable research and information from around the world. Additionally, foreign language proficiency allows agriculturists to participate in international conferences and workshops, collaborate with researchers and experts from different countries, and stay informed about the latest developments in agricultural practices and technologies. Furthermore, knowledge of foreign languages enhances agriculturists ability to compete in the global marketplace, expand their networks, and explore new opportunities for business and professional growth. Overall, foreign language proficiency is a valuable asset for agriculturists looking to navigate the complexities of the international agricultural industry and contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture on a global scale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The continuous trend of globalization connecting various regions and societies intensifies the relevance of foreign languages in different sectors, including agriculture. Linguistic variety within agriculture is deemed as a crucial element of sustainable progress and creativity. The vocabulary utilized in diverse languages contributes distinctive viewpoints and understandings regarding agricultural methods, technologies, and customs. Proficiency in comprehending and employing foreign language terms can enrich intercultural interaction, foster cooperation, and refine the sharing of knowledge and proficiency among agricultural practitioners globally. As the agricultural domain grows more interlinked and reliant, the value of adeptness in foreign languages in navigating international markets, enacting optimal strategies, and tackling worldwide challenges cannot be emphasized enough. This study aims to analyse the advantages of incorporating foreign language vocabulary in agricultural activities, elucidating the potential advantages and difficulties it presents for the agricultural community. As agrarians progressively participate in global trade and partnerships, the influence of different languages on the agricultural lexicon emerges as a pivotal factor. In the agricultural domain, the importance of terminology in foreign languages cannot be exaggerated. Due to the escalating engagement of farmers in global trade and partnerships, a profound grasp of terms in varying languages is crucial for seamless interaction and communication. This not only aids in streamlining discussions and pacts but also enriches the exchange of knowledge and novelties in agricultural methodologies. The examination concerning the impact exerted by foreign language terminology on the advancement of agricultural innovation presents itself as a complicated matter necessitating detailed scrutiny within the sphere of global agricultural practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Grammar teaching benefits from innovative approaches to increase students’ motivation when learning this skill, for example, through more informal genres. This study seeks to determine university students’ perceptions of memes (an informal genre) as a tool to consolidate grammar learning in the foreign language classroom. For a semester, 74 students from the Early Childhood and Primary Education degrees participated in a gamified experience in which memes were used as a complement to Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT). Students chose (rounds 1 and 2) or created (round 3) memes related to the grammar topics previously dealt with in class following the JiTT approach. In each round, the teachers uploaded the memes onto an Instagram account, and asked participants to vote for the best one, being able to obtain short- and long-term prizes as a result. At the end of the experience, a questionnaire was distributed to learn about students’ perceptions of gamification and the use of memes as a tool to consolidate grammar knowledge. Results reveal that students valued the experience positively, considering it fun and motivating as well as a good complement to the JiTT approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The choice of a secondary school is influenced by several factors, for example the profil of the institution. In previous researches children with better family backgrounds prefer the „unique" (classes with an increased number of lessons, bilingual training or schools with non-state maintainer) institutions (Hegedűs, 2016; Garami, 2020). In our paper, we analyse the database called „Learning and teaching German in Hajdú-Bihar and Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg counties (2018-2019)", with data of 890 students, who learned German and/or English in the 11th grade of secondary grammar or technical school in this school year. From this database, we examine the data of eight institutions of four maintainers (466 students) in SPSS program with crosstabs- and ANOVA-analysis with the following variables: maintainer of the secondary school, family background of the students and characters of secondary school choice. According to our results, the secondary school choice and learning foreign languages can characterised with consideration for practicum, further learning's plan and the usefulness on the labour market. The students chose the analysed institutions mostly because of the high level of the teaching, the simplicity of all-days going to town and the simple higher educational admission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Given the growing movement in support of blurring the divisions between language and literature teaching, it has become increasingly vital to understand what language teachers think of literature as a language resource, the approaches they employ when teaching with it, the extent to which they can appreciate, understand, analyse, and interpret literary texts, that is, their literary competence, and whether certain traits predict such competence. Yet, research into the use of literature in language education has been primarily concerned with learners rather than teachers. This article reports on an online questionnaire-based study that explored the creativity, orientations towards literature, teaching approaches, and beliefs regarding literature of 170 language teachers in Central Asia and how these elements predicted their literary competence. Participants worked at universities in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan and were teaching Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish as foreign languages. The findings revealed that their reading habits and creativity statistically significantly predicted their literary competence while their selection of texts was partly at odds with their professed orientations towards literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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During the last five years, language teaching in Europe has been heavily influenced by two major occurrences. On the one hand, the outbreak of COVID-19 forced teachers to extensively adapt many of their teaching practices to the digital world; this major paradigm shift is likely to have continued repercussions post-pandemic in terms of methodology and use of resources. At the same time, the publication of an updated version of the Common European Framework, commonly known as the Companion Volume focuses our attention on the real-life communicative needs of language users. The Companion Volume emphasizes digital and online communication processes throughout the development of language skills, and this focus inevitably translates into changes in national and regional curricula for language education. The present study investigates the degree to which future teachers are prepared for this new reality and explores emerging digital training needs among pre-service teachers. The investigation obtains quantitative and qualitative data from 30 pre-service teachers who have completed postgraduate studies in language education, which included a stage of school-based teaching practice. Results indicate that while pre-service language teachers have a positive view of ICT and moderate levels of general digital competence, they feel additional specific and in-depth preparation is required within their initial training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The issue related to the quality of the employees in tourism is one of the most significant factors for the certification of the places in the SPA and Wellness industry. The efficiency and benefits from the provided products depend to a great extent on the knowledge and skills of the people working in this sphere. The increasing requirements for the language competence of the specialists in SPA and Wellness predetermine the necessity of designing a modern model for building professional foreign language competence. The aim of this study is to suggest some contemporary approaches to improving the language preparation in English and Russian of employees working in the field of SPA and Wellness services. The suggested foreign language model is aimed at creating practical habits for using English and Russian language and developing some basic communicative competence needed for professional realization. The model of education meets both linguistic and methodological guidelines and the peculiar requirements for professionally oriented training in a foreign language for specific purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Research on the relationship between students’ language learning motivation (LLM), language learning strategies (LLS), self-efficacy beliefs (SEB), and achievement in non-European languages has been both limited and overwhelmingly cross-sectional, often with little attention paid to their multilingualism. Combining complex dynamic systems and sociocultural perspectives, this article reports on a study that explored changes in the LLM, LLS, and SEB trajectories of two multilingual students taking Arabic at a university in Norway over two semesters, including how these trajectories, alongside their multilingual competence, related to their achievement in the course. Data were gathered through weekly semi-structured interviews and a rating scale-based log that the participants kept of their LLM and SEB, as well as their exam scores over two semesters. The results indicated that, although their LLS remained fairly consistent or grew more diversified, the participants were not completely successful in maintaining or boosting their LLM, SEB, or achievement. However, the use of more varied digital LLS appeared to prevent their LLM and SEB from further weakening. Moreover, participants’ LLM and SEB trajectories were susceptible to changes based on different timescales in that mesogenetic events had a more pronounced effect on one participant while the other was more sensitive to microgenetic events. Finally, despite both participants being multilingual, they were unable to benefit from their multilingual competence past the first semester, indicating that not all manifestations of multilingual competence are useful over time, especially when such competence does not contain a multilingual morphosyntactic awareness component.

Modern European integration processes highlight the importance of foreign languages in a multicultural society and their effective teaching, accordingly, is one of the priority tasks of the European language policy. However, its implementation is significantly complicated in the crisis Ukraine experiences nowadays. Consequently, it causes a change in approaches to teaching foreign languages and the methods used. One of the preconditions for improvement of the level of foreign language education and coping with crisis situations is the research of best practices in other countries. The purpose of such an investigation is the improvement of this experience and implementation of the best achievements of scholars and practitioners in the branch of linguistic didactics and methodology of teaching foreign languages in the educational process. The aim of this paper is to summarize and systematize the experience of teaching foreign languages in higher education establishments in Ukraine, and to determine its linguistic and didactic peculiarities in crisis situations. The author considers the practice of teaching foreign languages in Ukrainian higher education institutions in crisis situations. Within the period of the investigation, there could be distinguished the covid and war stages. These stages differ in linguistic and didactic features of teaching foreign languages. During the covid period, the teaching of foreign languages was arranged as the active development and teachersʼ acquaintance with online courses characterized by a complete set of goals, content, forms, methods, and means of teaching foreign language communication, setting educational content in accordance with the specific features of “Foreign Language” as an educational component. Whereas during the war period, the teaching of foreign languages in higher education institutions has been done in synchronous, asynchronous, and mixed versions of distance teaching of foreign languages. Linguistic and didactic features of the determined period include the application of flexible approaches to the organization of constructive communication between the participants of the educational process. Moreover, the creation of “situations of success” during the implementation of creative projects has manifested itself as a specific feature of this period. This paper reveals a significant expansion of the teacherʼs didactic repertoire in using digital technologies, depending on their functions (those of training, communication and cooperation, search and information, presentation and research, experimentation, and gamification). As a result, changes in a teacherʼs role as a coach, an Internet moderator, a video tutor, and a facilitator of communication were detected.

Recently, concepts of cultural and global learning have been faced with the challenge of integrating larger digital transformations in society into their scope. This is particularly interesting from the vantage point of Digital Citizenship Education (DCE). As an educational initiative, DCE seeks to empower children–and hence, learners–to thrive in a world that is thoroughly changing in light of digital advancements. While these initiatives and concepts rightly entail aspects as wide as creativity, active participation, information literacy, or critical reflection, their link to cultural and global learning in foreign language education has remained less clear. Questions that spring to mind, for example, include in what ways cultural diversity can become a classroom focus through the aid of digital media, in how far inter- and transcultural learning can be renegotiated or how learners can engage with global topics–including digitalization itself–from a participatory perspective. This article therefore tries to retrace research on DCE, identify how discourses on DCE and cultural as well as global learning can be merged, and present a multidimensional model for anchoring DCE within foreign language education and teaching practice.

This article reports on different research and pedagogical practices that have been taking place as part of a transnational European Erasmus+ project aiming to strengthen the profile of Digital Citizenship Education (DCE) in the context of Foreign Language Education (FLE). In order to do this, this article briefly reviews some of the key concepts (eg critical digital literacies, democratic cultures) for an evolving definition and (re)conceptualization of digital citizenship in the context of FLE. Equally, a critical analysis of European documents concerning these important topics will be carried out to inform our proposed pedagogical framework, which will be suggested as the grounds for presenting the results of different DCE practices.The first of these practices is the development of resources for teachers to integrate DCE into foreign language learning followed by a training package for teachers. The results collected after piloting one component of the training package-the self-study online course-and the feedback received from the course participants' questionnaire, will be presented and discussed, together with a self-reflection tool for teachers. In addition, some qualitative data results will allow us to explore the perceptions of pre-service teachers regarding the challenges of integrating DCE into FLE. To conclude, some concrete recommendations will be given toward the development and implementation of DCE in foreign language education.

Code-switching (CS) between the mother tongue (L1) and the foreign language (FL) is an embedded practice in the Algerian multilingual society, as it is highly noticed in pedagogical settings like school and university. Yet, switching between two foreign languages seems to gain popularity, mainly, in the English for medical purposes (EMP) course. In the latter, EMP teachers tend to switch between English and French to serve certain pedagogical and non-pedagogical aims. Furthermore, this practice is used as a time-saving strategy and as an instructional tool to enhance students’ skills like; listening and vocabulary comprehension. In an attempt to flesh out an explanatory framework, this study explores the attitudes of students towards their teachers’ use of CS, in addition to their perspective about the reasons behind teachers’ switching between two foreign languages in a medical course. Furthermore, this research reveals the different perceptions of learners about the implementation of English/French CS to enhance their vocabulary comprehension and to promote their medical terminology. To this end, 162 second year pharmacy students, from the faculty of medicine at the university of Sétif 1, formed the participants of the enquiry. Based on a triangulation (quantitative and qualitative) research design, a questionnaire and a focus group discussion (FGD) were used to collect the related data. The findings revealed that teachers switch from English to French to perform different pedagogical functions such as explaining new concepts and difficult expressions, reinforcing and emphasizing a message or an information. Through CS, instructors may create a friendly and a dynamic learning atmosphere by using it as a stopgap to students’ loss of communication and hence to support the learning and teaching process. Moreover, CS is used to boost the learning of medical terminology and to facilitate the comprehension of medical context especially the new and complex vocabulary for learners. Overall CS is regarded as an effective pedagogical strategy, and is recommended in the EMP course, yet it should be used with moderation and in situations where necessary.

In an increasingly globalized world, the ability to communicate in English is an important asset in the workplace, but also to understand the culture and social norms associated with the language. However, many students find it difficult to explain their ideas due to the lack of limitations, whether vocabulary or practice, since they are used to carrying out the translation process, for this reason, the main objective of this research is to analyze the importance of the communicative skill of the English language to interact in English successfully and significantly in the students of the first semesters of the Agrarian University of Ecuador. For this research, students from the second semesters of the Agrarian University of Ecuador were used as a sample and population, for which a descriptive level of research with a mixed approach was used. The results of this research will be references for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to compare rose-containing idiomatic expressions from English, German, French, Italian and Romanian in order to determine their equivalents. The first part of the analysis focuses on theoretical factors connected to the description and classification of these structures in the literature. An overview of several idiomatic expressions that can be found in various languages that make use of “roses” is presented, together with their definitions, histories, Romanian equivalents, and, when available and relevant, their etymological roots. The research concludes by comparing and contrasting the idioms in all the above mentioned languages that use the word “rose”. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Despite the close connection between creativity, multilingualism and multiculturalism, limited research has focused on their specific features in contexts where English is a foreign language. In order to fill this gap, this paper examines this relationship in two different bilingual situations: Spanish–Galician (same cultural context) and Spanish–English (different cultural context). For this purpose, a survey was devised to elicit students' multilingualism, multicultural experiences and creativity. The results show that advanced English skills improve creative development. They also verify that living in a new cultural context benefits bilingualism/multilingualism (English) and creativity. Additionally, it was confirmed that being bilingual in Spanish–English fosters creativity. However, no significant differences were found when students were bilingual in the same cultural context (Galician–Spanish). Thus, bilingualism/multilingualism is confirmed to impact creativity only when it occurs in different cultural contexts. The most significant implication emphasizes the need to foster opportunities for multiculturalism to increase creativity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Bilingualism and polylinguism necessitate the development of multilingual competence of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The specific feature of the study of languages as an academic discipline lies in the teaching of communicative activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the aspects of training a future teacher-psychologist in the conditions of multilingual education. To study this issue, theoretical works on the influence of a multilingual environment on the development of a personality and the training of future specialists in the field of education were analyzed. The fundamental goal of teaching foreign languages is the development of a multicultural multilingual person with information, communication and intellectual needs, abilities, and competences. This is important for teacher-psychologist since they are responsible not only for their judgments but also for the results of their students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the enacted identities of Chinese university English teachers in the context of English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching. The aim is to explore the underlying structure and characteristics of these teachers' identities and examine their alignment with the principles of sustainable learning in education (SLE), which goes beyond knowledge acquisition in a chosen discipline and aims to nurture life-long and resilient learners that are able to reflect upon, renew, relearn, and assess what has been taught and orient themselves for future learning processes. A questionnaire was used to gather perceptions of enacted identities in teaching practice from 326 Chinese university English teachers. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed four distinct dimensions of identity: Advocate and Motivator for English Learning, Facilitator of English Learning, Reflective Practitioner and Researcher, and Book Teacher. Interviews were conducted with a subsample of 12 teachers to further explore the contextualized meanings of these identity factors. The findings indicate that these identity dimensions align with the four tenets of sustainable learning in education, reflecting the teachers' orientations toward sustainable language teaching practices. This study contributes to our knowledge of language teachers' shared identities and offers important implications for language teacher professional development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Modern linguistic didactics focuses on the efficiency of the existing methods of teaching a foreign language while looking for new digital means. The article reviews the use of messengers and social networks as a modern auxiliary means in teaching a foreign language, especially to students of non-linguistic majors. Social networks are able to immerse the student in the linguistic environment through the means of Internet communication, Internet memes, emojis, etc. They provide interactive tools that simulate routine and professional communicative situations. Messengers also provide an opportunity for real-time academic communication. By integrating media applications in the academic routine, teachers employ a personal-activity approach to develop soft skills and self skills. This approach offers authentic relevant materials, modern vocabulary, and a convenient accessible format. It also reduces stress level and enables simultaneous mastering of information, communication, and professional competencies while increasing motivation for learning a foreign language.