Gaydukova L. Developing in future English language teachers professionally oriented competence in interactional speech

The thesis deals with the developing professionally oriented competence in interactional speech in the first (second)-year students of Foreign Language Departments. The methodology of developing professionally oriented competence has been theoretically substantiated and practically elaborated. The elements of the professionally oriented competence in interactional speech have been examined, as has the list of professional skills that a future teacher is supposed to develop. The study of scientific issues in the area of foreign language teachers' professional development has enabled the system of professionally oriented exercises to be worked out. The model of professionally oriented future teachers' training based on the system of exercises has been presented. The model takes into account the Credit Transfer and Accumulation System.The effectiveness of the suggested methodology has been verified and confirmed in the course of experimental teaching. Methodological recommendations for developing professionally oriented competence in interactional speech in future English language teachers have been given.