Elena V. Dmitrieva

being in the process of intensive transformations, the system of higher education requires the presence of specialists with new competencies. As a result of the Bologna process, the intensity of international integration and modernization is occurring all over the world, particularly in Japan. For Russia’s successful educational reform, it is crucial to study international experience and tendencies in education policy.

the relevance of this study stems from the need to bridge the gap between classroom foreign language activities and the real-world communicative tasks that future power engineers face when operating equipment, conducting safety briefings, participating in international projects, and discussing technical regulations. The aim of the research is to theoretically substantiate, develop, and experimentally validate a methodology for using simulation modeling of professional situations to develop oral communication skills in English among students of electric power engineering programs. The material...