Online Problem-Based Learning: Possibilities for Engineering Vocabulary Acquisition in ESP Course at Technical University

The article aims to examine the effect of online problem-based learning (PBL) method on engineering-related vocabulary acquisition by ESP students and their satisfaction with experience. study involved 70 third-year undergraduate at National Technical University Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (Kyiv, Ukraine). They were taught use traditional methods (control groups) PBL employing different platforms, such as, Quizlet, LearningApps, Wordwall, Quizizz (experimental groups). outcomes assessed using a test compared means Fisher Criterion statistical software. data about students’ attitudes towards was collected questionnaire in Google forms application which automatically processed analyzed authors. findings our showed that who had statistically higher results than those methods. Students’ attitude positive. Based we can conclude factor authenticity problems plays vital role learning, makes it more enjoyable meaningful for students, promotes motivation self-direction. tools videoconferencing technologies provides considerable degree flexibility autonomy creates an opportunity various locations. mode instruction is appropriate context distance especially valuable during pandemic.