The methodology of using role-playing games in foreign language classes to form the readiness of students of a technical university for foreign language professional communication

The article discusses the methodology and experience of using role-playing games, the formation of technical university students’ readiness for professional foreign language communication in a multicultural environment. Scientifically substantiated recommendations are given for choosing the content of role-playing games for students of chemical and technolog-ical specialties, for designing scenarios for role-playing games, for distributing roles among game participants, for organizing their preparation and conduct. Theoretical provisions and practical recommendations are illustrated by an example of the plot and the methodology for conducting a role-playing game on the topic “Chemistry of today”. The results of a pedagogical experiment, confirming the feasibility and effectiveness of the use of role-playing games when teaching students of a technical university professional foreign language communication in a multicultural environment, is presented.