SOME ASPECTS OF LEARNING OF THE UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE AS A FOREIGN ONE BY FRENCH-SPEAKING STUDENTS

The article examines the methodology of teaching the Ukrainian language as a foreign one on the example of foreign students studying at Ivan Boberskyi Lviv State University of Physical Culture. The task of any higher education institution that educates foreign students is primarily to provide thorough theoretical and practical training in the chosen field of studies, to teach them to make decisions related to professional activity independently, and, therefore, to create new values on their own and to adopt cultural and language education of the country in which they are studying. Learning Ukrainian as a foreign language can be a difficult task. The language with rich history and culture, unique grammar and vocabulary can be difficult to master. Textbooks ensure the implementation of the main functions of the Ukrainian language. The principles of compiling textbooks for foreigners depend on many factors. One of them is the selection of educational material, which depends on the contingent of those who study, the nature of their future professional activity (arts and humanities or natural sciences), the needs of students and the level of their motivation and initial language knowledge. Despite the progress made in the field of the Ukrainian language as a foreign one teaching, both abroad and in Ukraine, there are still a number of unsolved problems. Having considered the current state of this issue and having practical experience of teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language, the article outlines the main results and difficulties that both the teacher and the student may face (on the example of foreign French-speaking students studying at Ivan Boberskyi Lviv State University of Physical Culture). It is noted that there is no universal method of learning Ukrainian as a foreign language, it will be optimal to use different approaches, taking into account the needs and capabilities of students. Ways to improve approaches to teaching Ukrainian as a foreign language and prospects for further research are proposed. Key words: Ukrainian language as a foreign language, methodology, textbook, innovative technologies, language teaching.