THE PROBLEM OF CREATING THE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS AT THE INITIAL STAGE OF STUDYING

Abstract

The problems of creating and applying new teaching methods on the basis of distance learning courses are analyzed. The possibility of distance learning of Russian as a foreign language is considered. The structure of the course (namely, introductory phonetics and basic courses, courses of scientific style of speech for the students of economic and philological specialties), its aims and tasks are discussed. The necessity to use the model of blended learning that helps to master quickly communicative and professional skills is emphasized.