Teaching foreign languages in Poland – the ongoing search for efficient ways

Problem. The dynamic development of international relations and globalization determined the priority of knowledge of a foreign language by a specialist along with professional knowledge and social skills. Ukraine is at a new stage of development of relations with EU countries and the world. The country faces a very important and difficult task - to defeat the enemy. And only later, and too simultaneously, to learn to live, work, and provide education in accordance with world standards. Among the EU countries, there are countries that were in a similar position until recently, but they have long been full members of the European and world community. We have a lot to learn from such countries. We must use their experience and take into account mistakes. Among the countries that recently joined the European Community, Poland is a country that is geographically close to us, has a similar history, close ties with Ukraine, including in educational programs and student exchange. Goal. The purpose of the article is to analyze the peculiarities of foreign language learning in Polish educational institutions, noting the period of change in the country's development strategy, to dermine the differences and similarities between the Polish and Ukrainian foreign language teaching systems and to analyze the impact of teacher training on the quality of foreign language teaching. Methodology. The purpose and specificity of the study determined the use of the method of description with elements of comparative analysis for a comprehensive coverage of the issue. Results. The article showed the stages of evolution in teaching foreign languages in Poland during the years of its development, especially after joining the democratic institutions. Originality. The is an analysis of the language teaching methodology development. Those whom this subject concerns may find it interesting to go deep into the history and follow the analysis of old and new practices in the subject. Practical value. Certain issues in the article can help the teachers understand the challenges and goals of teaching languages in today’s world.