Abstract:

The relevance of the article is defined by the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on our life, teaching in particular. It is obvious that the paradigm of traditional learning is changing and is now based on blended learning. The article is devoted to the description and analysis of various tools for distance foreign language teaching. The authors tried to characterize the functionality of such digital platforms as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Miro and Jamboard, as well as various tools, including Learningapps, Kahoot, Padlet and Serveymonkey. The study involved such research methods as description, analysis and generalization of the latest achievements on this topic. The result of this study is an attempt of the authors to systematize their experience and knowledge and offer options for the effective use of various tools in remote teaching. The materials of the article can be useful for all participants of the educational process, both for teachers and learners.

Keywords:

Distance teaching, online training, remote learning, blended learning, e-learning, online teaching tool, communication, linguistics.