Using multimodal texts to develop oral speech skills in foreign translation students

The aim of this study is to experimentally test the effectiveness of using multimodal texts to develop the oral communication skills of international student translators in Russian as a foreign language classes. The article offers a unique definition of the term “multimodal text” as it applies to translator training, as well as a step-by-step methodology for working with such texts (audiovisual, visual, and digital) aimed at developing oral communication skills. The scientific novelty of this study lies in substantiating the linguodidactic potential of multimodal texts as a means of integrating linguistic and extralinguistic information in the oral communication process for future translators. The experimental study revealed that the use of multimodal texts contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the topic, coherence, and fluency of oral communication, creates a natural atmosphere for professional communication, and increases students’ motivation for learning.