SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCY AT DROHOBYCH IVAN FRANKO STATE PEDAGOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The study of the English language education is considered to be crucial in the context of its globalization, modernisation and digitalization. A special attention should be given to the English language education in higher educational institutions. Based on a survey of students of Drohobych Ivan Franko State Pedagogical University (DIFSPU), it is presented the implementation of new legislative initiatives regarding the conceptual framework for teaching English in higher educational institutions. This article examines the assessment of English language proficiency among first-year DIFSPU students through entry diagnostic testing, exploring the pedagogical specifics of English instruction and the integration of digital technologies into the educational process. The study highlights the significance of initial diagnostic control in identifying structural gaps in students’ language preparation upon entering university. Furthermore, it analyzes the specific features of developing English communicative competency at the university and demonstrates how modern digital tools, platforms, and blended learning environments can be leveraged to address diverse student needs, optimize instruction, and bridge the gap between secondary and higher education standards. The article scrutinizes that in modern challenges the students’ internal motivation is the driving force for successful English learning. The findings offer practical recommendations for teachers and academic staff to design differentiated language curricula supported by effective digital solutions.