Internet as global information system

INternet in student life

1. Internet is a huge informational network. It’s very helpful, because it’s a huge database of knowledge. It provides information of very difficult kinds and from various spheres.

2. Internet is very convenient for everyone. People can make purchases on-line, pay their bills. Internet provides opportunity for people to communicate. We can send or receive e-mail, communicate through chats.

3. Internet is very helpful for students. One can use electronic libraries or get distant education via the Internet. Also because it’s a powerful source o0f information, it makes easier for students and scientists to make researches of different kinds.

4. Also Internet plays very important role in developing business. It helps to find new business partners and to keep in touch. E-commerce speeds business transactions.

5. No doubt, the Internet’s advantages are invaluable but it also has disadvantages. The main one is that it has no limits and control, thus different kind information including for example porno-production is available at Internet.

Informational technologies in modern life

1. People can get information from different sources – mere communication, form newspapers, radio, television. Television is a great invention of the XXth century. Cable and satellite television have made television global means of information – certain channels are available worldwide.

2. But, tow doubt, the most powerful informational technology is Internet. (далі див. №15)

The use of informational technologies in learning foreign languages

1. Since language is a means of communication and transferring information informational technologies are very helpful and important in learning foreign languages.

2. TV programs and video and DVD devices play important role in the process of learning a foreign language, because they provide materials with natural flow of speech and lively situations. TV news programs provide learners with updated information and can be used for initiating classrooms discussions.

3. Internet is also helpful in learning a foreign language, it is a rich source of authentic materials and special learning materials.

4. There are also many computer programs and computer assisted materials for learning a foreign language. They provide different kinds of exercises with self-check options, also audio-dialogs and video materials. The exclusive, very helpful option of computers is a speech-recognition. By means of it a learner can practice and check his pronunciation.

THE ROLE AN\D IMPORTANCE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE PRESENT DAY WORLD

The role of a foreign language for the future profession

1. A foreign language plays very important role in today’s world, since people communicate a lot and have a lot of common activities. People have long been interested in having one language that could be spoken throughout the world.

2. A foreign language is important in political, business and economical spheres as well as for the development of tourism and personal career.

3. There are several major languages: English, French, German and Russian. English is the most important today. It has been international language for only 50 years. It’s one of the official languages of the United Naitons Organisation and other political organizations.

4. That’s why anyone who wants to make a good career or any significant contribution should learn at least one or more foreign languages.

5. For a specialist of tourism sphere the knowledge of foreign languages is a must, because it helps to establish many contacts around the world and promotes both oral and written communication.