Integration of information technologies into classical methods of teaching foreign languages

The article is devoted to analyzing the possibilities and effectiveness of integrating information technology into classical methods of teaching foreign languages. It considers the main principles of traditional methods, reveals their strengths and weaknesses in the modern educational context. An overview of current IT tools and resources applicable to linguodidactics is provided, ranging from interactive online platforms and multimedia tools to artificial intelligence and virtual reality. Special attention is given to models and practical examples of integrating IT into grammatical, translational, direct, audio-lingual, and communicative teaching methods. The article also presents results from an empirical study that included a survey of teachers and students. This allowed us to assess the current level of application of IT, identify perceived advantages, and main challenges from the perspective of direct participants in the educational process. Based on the data obtained, conclusions are formulated about the potential of blended learning and practical recommendations are proposed to teachers, educational institutions, and developers of IT solutions for further improvement of foreign language teaching methods in the context of digitalization.