Аннотации:
The relevance of the study is conditioned upon the fact that in modern society the use of information technology tools is an important aspect
that predetermines the work of many areas of human activity. Currently, multimedia has many advantages in teaching English as it offers
more information, saves time, and stimulates imagination and creativity. It enriches the education process and can make it more effective by
increasing students’ interest. In this regard, this paper is aimed at considering the process of using multimedia means to learn a foreign
language. The leading methods used to investigate this problem were analysis, classification, deduction, synthesis, generalisation, and
natural experiment, which helped research the influence of information and technological data on students’ achievements. The study
covered the general concept of multimedia and its need for teaching English; showed the use of websites, programs, electronic dictionaries,
and videos for learning English on the Internet; demonstrated the influence of multimedia technologies on modern language teaching
methods; described the features of using the multimedia for language learning; analysed the relevant literature and covered the main
principles for the effective introduction of media resources to learn English; identified the advantages and problems of using multimedia in
education; diagnosed the data on the success of university students and their level of motivation when working with information technology
and multimedia; considered strategies for using multimedia technologies and data in education. The materials of the present paper are of
practical and theoretical value for educators, teachers, professors at universities, media psychologists, sociologists, translators,
psychologists, and employees of educational organisations who will be able to develop methods and ways to improve students’ motivation
based on the use of media technologies and information data.
