Solving professional issues by means of a foreign language

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Дніпропетровський державний університет внутрішніх справ

Solving professional issues by means of a foreign language

Аліна Солдатенко

здобувач вищої освіти II курсу

Науковий керівник - Юлія Галенко

Learning a foreign language in today's world is one of the important components in the life of a successful person. Knowledge of a foreign language is necessary because this knowledge provides new opportunities in communication, learning and professional development. Mastering a foreign language is a creative and interesting process that develops worldview, improves logical thinking and the ability to express one's thoughts clearly and comprehensively. As a result of global changes in the social life of Ukraine as well as in other countries of the world, the role of a foreign language in the educational system has changed. From an ordinary school subject, foreign languages (mainly English) have turned into one of the basic elements of the modern educational system, a means to achieve professional realization of an individual. Ukraine's integration into the European Union, the introduction of the Bologna system in the educational process, the expansion of international contacts have influenced the process of training future professionals. It is clear that the role of a foreign language as the main means of international communication is rocketing.

It is well-known that in modern higher education the process of updating the content of foreign language education in the direction of its professional orientation is taking place. As noted by researchers of the professional foreign language competence of future lawyers, the change in requirements for a modern law university graduate is explained by “radical transformational processes in the field of international relations and socio-economic structures, the expansion of international cooperation within the framework of European economic and political globalization” [1, p.3]. Moreover, a foreign language of professional competence becomes an important component within the framework of professional knowledge.

Increasing the requirements for mastering a foreign language within the scope of professional communication is determined by the need for close cooperation in the international organization of the criminal police “in order to find and solve the problems of criminal acts of Ukrainian citizens and to provide assistance in clarifying questions about the actions of foreigners on the territory of our country” [1, p.3]. Changes in objective reality affect the change of priorities of the organization of professional training of lawyers in higher education; the need for qualified specialists who have professional foreign language competence is increasing. educational international communication professional

Researchers of the problems of teaching foreign languages at non-linguistic universities note that the professionally oriented training of future lawyers should take into account that “it is not limited to learning a language for special purposes. The specificity of the learning process involves the integration of the English language with professional educational disciplines for students to acquire additional professional knowledge and the formation of professionally significant qualities of students' personality in the English language course” [2, p.14].

Solving professional issues through a foreign language can be challenging, but it is possible with some effort and preparation. Here are some tips:

Improve your language skills: The first step to solving professional issues in a foreign language is to improve your language skills. You can take language classes, hire a tutor or practice speaking and writing in the language regularly.

Use translation tools: If you are not fluent in the target language, use translation tools to translate key phrases and words.

Prepare in advance: Before attending a meeting or having a conversation, prepare by making notes in the language you will be using. This can help you remember key points and phrases, and ensure you are prepared to discuss the issue at hand.

Seek help: If you are struggling with a particular issue or language barrier, do not hesitate to seek help from a colleague or professional translator.

Be patient and respectful: Remember that communicating in a foreign language can be challenging, so be patient and respectful with your counterparts. Speak slowly and clearly, and ask for clarifications whether necessary.

Overall, solving professional issues in a foreign language requires preparation, practice and patience. With these tips, you can effectively communicate and address any issues that may arise.

Professional language competence is formed in the process of professionally oriented language training, which is based on systemic, personally oriented and functional approaches [3]. Achieving the level of professional language training of a specialist ensures the success of communicative activity, allowing operating with special terminology and forming a culture of language behaviour in future professional activity [3].

The importance of directing educational communication for the possible questions to cause speech reactions of an interlocutor, stimulating professional actions, contributing to the solution of cognitive professional tasks in the process of mastering foreign language behaviour of a specialist should be mentioned as well. The formation of communicative competences is also facilitated by using reference schemes.

Using interactive technologies speech behaviour of future specialists is determined by the communicative tasks set by professional activities to be solved in situations requiring professional communication. The goal of learning shall be mastering foreign language speech behaviour through coordinating tasks with a certain action. Students must learn to choose an adequate form for a given linguistic context and to determine the function of a given utterance in a given communicative situation.

Therefore, it is necessary to take into account the professional skills required for professional activity of students learning a foreign language and organize training in such a way that students could master within the professional framework.

References

1. Demchenko D.I. Formation of professional foreign language competence of future lawyers in professional training: autoref. thesis ... candidate ped. N. - Kharkiv, 2021. - 22 p.

2. Metyolkina O.M. Personal and activity development of a student customs officer in the course of the study discipline “Foreign language” // Teaching of languages in universities of education at the modern stage. Interdisciplinary connections: coll. of science works of KhNU named after V.N. Karazina. - 2022.

3. Panasenko G., Hakopyan T. Peculiarities of professionally oriented teaching of foreign languages of students in non-language higher educational institutions. - Native school. - 2022. - No. 1-2. - p. 30-34.

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