Abstract:

The article is devoted to the problem of foreign language communication development through blended learning. The experimental group is represented by medical residents, young doctors who wish to continue their education and specialize in a certain branch of medicine. The role of professional communication in a foreign language is outlined. The study is focused on the English language potential for medical specialists. It can increase their professional development, interest and activity in scientific research, international professional collaboration, laboratory investigations, hospital practice, life-long learning. The study identifies the main advantages of blended learning in teaching professional foreign language communication. Special attention is given to the conditions for successful implementation of blended learning technologies in the enhancement of professional communication in a foreign language. The article presents a pedagogical experiment in the context of teaching professional medical communication in English through blended learning. The results of the experimental work let us speak about the conditions necessary for medical residents’ vocational communication development by means of blended learning, as well as about effective approaches to facilitate foreign language teaching in the professional field of medicine.

Keywords:

Students, teachers, teaching, higher education, communication, medical students, language, blended learning, professional development.