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148 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,431 Foreign Language Teaching Methods papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Nevertheless, longitudinal studies examining the retention of practical skills over time remain scarce.

    The role of digital teaching methods in supporting practical skills training in the academic training of health professions – a scoping review · 2026 · DOI

  • The insufficient implementation of strategic documents and digital management solutions in the practical activities of educational institutions. The need for a systematic and strategic approach to the development of a digital educational environment.

    DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AS A TOOL FOR MODERNIZATION OF GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE CONDITIONS OF A DIGITAL SOCIETY · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of developing innovative approaches to language teaching - It highlights the challenge of shifting from traditional teacher-centered methods to more interactive and student-centered practices - The paper mentions the challenge of considering the individual needs and motivations of students

    INNOVATIVE APPROACHES OF LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the development of more innovative approaches to language teaching - It should investigate the effectiveness of these approaches in different contexts - The paper suggests that future research should consider the individual needs and motivations of students

    INNOVATIVE APPROACHES OF LANGUAGE TEACHING IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a reorientation of the educational process from the transfer of knowledge to the formation of integrated professional competencies, - The lack of analysis of pedagogical conditions that ensure the effective implementation of the competence approach

    COMPETENCY APPROACH IN THE TRAINING OF DENTAL STUDENTS: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the need to clarify the essence of the phenomenon of knowledge. The paper determines the gap in understanding the nature of knowledge in the discourse of modern philosophy, psychology, and pedagogy.

    KNOWLEDGE AS A KEY EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: THE ESSENCE OF THE PHENOMENON · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the use of digital technologies in foreign language learning - There is a need to explore the role of digitized methods in enhancing the effectiveness of foreign language learning

    DIDACTIC POSSIBILITIES OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL PLATFORMS AND INTERACTIVE METHODS IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of academic writing. The need for critical thinking and awareness of audience in academic writing. The risk of overreliance on ready-made outputs among users.

    METODOLOGY FOR USING DIGITAL TOOLS IN ACADEMIC WRITING · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a methodology for the effective use of digital tools in academic writing. The need for research on the impact of digital tools on the quality of academic writing.

    METODOLOGY FOR USING DIGITAL TOOLS IN ACADEMIC WRITING · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional classroom environments provide limited opportunities for meaningful speaking practice. The need for modern educational approaches to enhance speaking performance.

    DEVELOPING SPEAK`ING SKILLS THROUGH MODERN DIGITAL TOOLS AND INTERACTIVE METHODS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING · 2026 · DOI

  • The sample size was limited to 30 undergraduate students. The study only observed the effects of gamification over a short period.

    GAMIFICATION AS A TEACHING TOOL IN EFL CLASSES · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for effective strategies to adapt to the evolving digital landscape in foreign language education. The potential of gamification to enhance learner engagement and improve learning outcomes.

    GAMIFICATION AND INTERACTIVE METHODS: A NEW ERA OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of traditional teaching methods limiting students' engagement. The need for innovative teaching methods to align with contemporary learners' demands.

    DEVELOPING READING SKILLS THROUGH MODERN DIGITAL TOOLS AND INTERACTIVE METHODS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING · 2026 · DOI

  • Teaching English to preschool children can be difficult due to their lack of motivation and energetic behavior. Understanding cultural differences is a challenge in English language teaching. Keeping students motivated is a challenge in English language teaching.

    METHODOLOGICAL AND THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO TEACHING ENGLISH ACROSS AGE GROUPS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the psychological and cognitive development characteristics of different age groups. There is a need for effective solutions to common problems in English language teaching.

    METHODOLOGICAL AND THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO TEACHING ENGLISH ACROSS AGE GROUPS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in traditional pedagogical approaches, - It notes that language games can fill this gap by providing emotional engagement and practical application

    METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE USE OF LANGUAGE GAMES IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the use of role-playing games in German language teaching. The paper highlights the need for more research on the effectiveness of role-playing games in language teaching.

    ROLE-PLAYING GAMES IN GERMAN LANGUAGE LESSONS AS AN EFFECTIVE TEACHING METHOD · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of digital resources in Bulgarian language for pre-literacy period and primary grades. The need for differentiation in teaching Bulgarian language as a first and second language.

    Studying the Bulgarian Language abroad – Status, Problems, Prospects · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the relationship between grammar teaching and the development of communication skills and cognitive abilities. The study aims to address this gap by analyzing curricular documents from ten countries.

    Zahraniční modely kurikula mateřského jazyka (L1): srovnávací studie · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is the need for effective models of lifelong learning for adults. The lack of research on the role of digital technologies in supporting personalized learning.

    METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPING ADULTS’ FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN NON-FORMAL EDUCATION UNDER CONDITIONS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of mastery of flexible skills can hinder personal and career growth, - There is a need to develop soft skills in the process of educational activity

    TEACHING SPONTANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS TO STUDENTS AS AN EFFECTIVE MEANS OF FORMING SOFT SKILLS · 2026 · DOI

  • Children with special educational needs face significant challenges in learning a foreign language, including difficulties with pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Teachers may lack the training and support needed to effectively implement innovative technologies in language learning programs. The use of innovative technologies may be limited by technical issues and accessibility concerns.

    Features of the Application of Innovative Means in the Process of Teaching a Foreign Language to Children with Speech Difficulties · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to primary school English teachers working with children with special educational needs. The sample size is not specified, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. The study relies on self-reported data from teachers, which may be subject to bias.

    Features of the Application of Innovative Means in the Process of Teaching a Foreign Language to Children with Speech Difficulties · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of information overload and the need for personalisation of learning in a digital environment. The study also identifies the challenge of supporting the motivational sphere of students in a digital environment.

    Digital educational environment and the formation of motivation to learn a foreign language among young students · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the existing research on the influence of individual digital tools on motivation to learn a foreign language, without integrating cognitive, behavioural and humanistic approaches in relation to the age group of 17-21.

    Digital educational environment and the formation of motivation to learn a foreign language among young students · 2026 · DOI

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