PROSPECTS COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS USING ELECTRONIC DICTIONARIES

This study explores the prospects of developing students’ communicative competence through the use of electronic dictionaries in foreign language learning. The research highlights the role of digital tools in enhancing vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, and language production skills. Electronic dictionaries provide immediate access to lexical, phonetic, and contextual information, which supports both receptive and productive language abilities. The study also emphasizes their contribution to learner autonomy, motivation, and intercultural awareness. At the same time, it addresses challenges such as over-reliance and insufficient dictionary skills. The findings suggest that effective pedagogical integration of electronic dictionaries can significantly improve students’ communicative competence and overall language proficiency.本研究探讨了在外语学习中借助电子词典提升学生交际能力的发展前景。本研究着重阐明了数字化工具在提升词汇习得、阅读理解及语言产出能力方面的作用。电子词典可让使用者即时获取词汇、语音及语境相关信息，有助于提升语言的接受性与产出性能力。本研究同时强调了电子词典对培养学习者自主性、学习动机及跨文化意识的积极作用。与此同时，研究也指出了使用电子词典存在的相关问题，如过度依赖以及词典使用技能不足。研究结果表明，将电子词典进行有效的教学整合，可显著提升学生的交际能力与整体语言熟练度。