Language learning environment of distance language learning courses on the example of “Deutsch für Lehrer“

Abstract. In the modern conditions of socio-economic and political development of Russia, the role of a foreign language as a means of intercultural communication is of great importance. In this regard, the improvement of the professional competence of the teacher of the German language becomes an urgent need. In the article, the authors describe one of the effective types of educational arrangements of the Goethe Institute on improving the language competence of German language teachers — language distance courses, describe in detail the principles of their organization.

Keywords: foreign language studying, distance learning, teacher training, electronic educational resources.