Abstract:

The article considers the potential application of authentic video materials in teaching medical French and special aspects of their usage implemented by “Practical Course of a Second Foreign Language” as part Master's Degree Program in Linguistics in Sechenov University, Moscow. The relevance of the topic is confirmed by the implementation of the methodology in order to provide future masters with general cultural and professional competencies included in the new Federal State Educational Standards of Higher Professional Education of Masters in the field of Linguistics. The Linguistics program is focused on teaching foreign languages and professional communication to future health professionals. The keen interest of the majority of students in foreign-language television and Internet broadcasting encourages them to learn foreign languages. When used appropriately audio visual aids encourage teaching learning process, increase students’ motivation and make the lesson more interesting and dynamic. The great curiosity to the described type of activity expressed by the postgraduate students is especially worth mentioning. 

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