Generolo Jono Žemaičio Lietuvos karo akademija

Foreign language proficiency is vital in military contexts for communication, coordination, and operational readiness. The NATO STANAG 6001 exam objectively measures soldiers’ language competence, supporting participation in multinational missions and exercises. This study examines independent English learning for STANAG SLP 2 certification using the Languages for the Army platform at the University of Defence. Employing grounded theory, data from second-year students who initially failed the exam were analysed through open, axial, and selective coding. Participants valued the platform’s accessibility and free skills practice but noted technical issues and limited speaking/writing resources. Findings suggest the platform supports autonomous learning, though enhanced materials and functionality are recommended for balanced skill development.

The article analyses the notion of implementation of visual aids as a part of second language learning strategies (SLLS). Moreover, the article highlights the implementation of visual aids via multimedia in teaching the second language at the Military Academy of Lithuania (MAL) by applying the questionnaire for English language teachers and learners involved in English language learning and acquisition at the MAL. For this purpose of the research, the diagnostic questions were developed by using validated and reliable questionnaires such as the Revised Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) and the Learner-Teacher Motivation (STM) questionnaire in terms of the implementation of visual aids in the SL learning and acquisition curriculum process. The analysis of the advantages of this method implementation into learning process is presented in the article, as well as the requirements and recommendations for authentic audio-visual materials on the basis of multimedia applied for the realization of pedagogical case study in a regular academic curriculum content and the technology of methodological development of authentic video or audio material for the achievement tests. The objective of the research is presented and described on the basis of the research. The research showed the significance of effectiveness of implementation of visual aids methods into the second language learning for they economize teaching, learning and acquisition time and increase motivation of both teachers and learners necessary to stimulate and boost psychological traits of a learner, such as verbal memory, behavior, positive emotions and others indispensable for participating in the language learning process and acquisition. Thus, the object of the research is based on visual aids as a part of SLLS alleviating and facilitating SL learning and acquisition by implementing visual aids as a part of SL learning strategies.