Exchange as a means of effective foreign language learning

The aim of the study was to identify the characteristics of the student exchange method for learning foreign languages, namely English and German, in Ukraine, taking into account its impact on students' language competence. The methodology included such methods as a comparative analysis of the Erasmus+ and Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst exchange programmes, as well as an analysis of digital technologies such as Coursera, Khan Academy, EdTech, Tandem, and Speaky to improve the quality of learning and provide additional tools for language immersion, practical exercises, and communication between students and native speakers. It was found that the difference between the Erasmus+ and Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst programmes in the study of grammar lies in their approaches to integrating grammatical topics into the learning process. The Erasmus+ programme places greater emphasis on the communicative method, which focuses on using language in real-life situations and allows students to improve grammatical skills through context. Meanwhile, the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst programme, although it employs a communicative approach, places more emphasis on the grammar-translation method, which involves a detailed study of grammatical rules and their application through translation and text analysis. The impact of academic mobility on students’ adaptability, their ability to quickly master new material, and their capacity to use the language in authentic communicative situations was examined. Exchange, as a method of effective foreign language learning, proved successful due to the combination of theoretical knowledge with practical tasks, which contributed to the development of intercultural communication. Students who participated in exchange programmes achieved better test results, overcame language barriers more rapidly, and demonstrated a higher level of academic success, confirming the effectiveness of combining traditional learning with practical experience. The practical significance of this work lies in substantiating student exchange as a method of foreign language acquisition and in developing recommendations for integrating traditional learning with practical tasks and digital technologies to enhance students’ language competence