THE ONLINE LESSON IN DISTANCE LEARNING RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

VOL. 53, BOOK 1, PART A, 2015, pp. 364 – 369 Full text (Ru)

Author: Anastasia Ponachevnaya

Affiliation: Russian Language Centre of Moscow Lomonosov University

Abstract

This article focuses on a special distance learning program based on an online lessons system which offers to students the unique opportunity of being able to master a foreign language, as it would happen in a typical face-to-face lesson, the only difference being that learners can be based anywhere in the world. Distance learning, done via videoconference, allows guided selfstudy: it offers a real practical training experience – which is very important when learning a foreign language. The article maps out all specificities in teaching foreign languages in a distance learning mode. It underlines the methodology needed and the tools the teacher can use during virtual classes.

Key words: online lesson, virtual class, screen, messenger, text-chat, synchronous and asynchronous communication