INCREASING THE PHONETIC COMPETENCE OF 1ST-YEAR STUDENTS OF PHILOLOGY IN TEACHING FRENCH THROUGH ICT

Phonetics, Competence, 1st-year students, Philology, French language, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Language education, Pronunciation, Language acquisition, Authentic resources.

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The study explores the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching French to 1st-year students of philology to enhance their phonetic competence. The use of ICT tools and resources has shown promise in addressing the challenges faced by students in acquiring accurate French pronunciation. This article discusses the benefits of incorporating ICT in language education and presents a case study conducted with a group of 1st-year philology students to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in improving phonetic competence. The results indicate that the integration of ICT resources can significantly enhance students' phonetic competence, offering a valuable pedagogical strategy for language educators.