The role of presentations in the development of foreign language communicative competence among students of Higher Education Institutions

The article provides a theoretical and methodological analysis of the role of presentations delivered in foreign languages in the development of foreign language communicative competence among students of higher education institutions. The essence of the concept of foreign language communicative competence and its structural components is revealed. The pedagogical potential of presentations as an interactive form of learning activity in the process of foreign language acquisition is substantiated. Psychological and pedagogical conditions for the effective use of presentations in the educational process of higher education institutions are analyzed. The stages of organizing work on a foreign language presentation are identified, and the possibilities of using digital and multimedia technologies are outlined. It is proven that presentation-based activities contribute to the development of students’ linguistic, sociocultural, strategic, and intercultural skills, enhance learning motivation, and foster readiness for professional foreign language communication.