EMP: in search of optimal mode of delivery

Introduction. The use of digital technologies in tertiary education is one the most pronounced modern trends. component university context rapidly developing and tends to replace traditional campus-based forms. However, variety aspects this problem addressed publications indicates that ready-made decisions on how much what form introduce online practices each specific does not exist. decision has be made based analysis a number real projected factors. aim article identify optimal mode delivery for teaching English medical purposes, taking into account resources available, propose new vector increasing efficiency their use. Materials Methods. material paper was used English: LMS-hosted courses Russian universities, Massive Open Online Courses, virtual worlds, communities social networks, mobile applications relevant issues considered. uses descriptive method coupled with systematization SECTIONS model. Results. relevance introduction tools, services, models highly relies on, firstly, specificity subject – its primary focus development productive speech skills, features conventional communication medicine associated need learning from authentic materials; secondly, specifics electronic intended foreign language suitability supporting communication, access input, opportunities mistakes, monitoring students’ work resources; thirdly, willingness ability educators create or select necessary educational content combine it classroom experience, readiness students capitalize it. Conclusion. We suggest steps EMP course aimed at more effective content, such as unification, balancing face-to-face self-study, restructuring face-toface class providing continual guidance faculty.