SUMMARY
The article deals with the theoretical principles of forming the language competence of junior teens on the use of computer games in the teaching of the Ukrainian language, the corresponding methodological recommendations are defined. The concept of "speech competence", "computer game" from the point of view of linguodidactics is specified. Through analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological ideas, lingvodidactic conditions of speech development of pupilsin the process of Ukrainian-language education with the use of computer educational games were determined. Based on the interpretation of their own experience in the development and implementation of such games in the Ukrainian language learning, it has been generalized that computer games in combination with traditional teaching methods allow to significantly increase the productivity of the educational process, its qualitative indicator, provide motivation for the educational and cognitive activity of pupil sand promote the formation of speech competence as a component of Ukrainian language training for schoolchildren.