E-learning in English language teaching: content analysis of mobile applications

The article is focused on the possibility of using educational mobile applications in teaching English. The main methods of training underlying the training mobile applications are described in order to group the applications for teaching English according to the priority method of teaching and to show the similarities and differences with the methods of traditional learning. The article describes and studies the methodological components of the content of the selected applications such as functions, types of tasks, types of content, motivational components, the presence of theory and tips, dictionary, and also analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the applications. The study aims to show the features of the content in terms of embedding its elements in the system of traditional English language teaching, to identify the level of readiness of students to implement mobile applications in the educational process and to formulate methodological recommendations.