The Problem of Intercultural Communication in the Study of Foreign Languages

The article deals with the study of modern problems of intercultural communication, essential approaches in the study of foreign languages, which are aimed not only at their awareness, but also at the understanding of the culture of the country of the language that is studied, as this will contribute to the mutual understanding of people. In today’s rapidly changing, globalizing world, understanding others is the essence of today. For a successful intercultural dialogue, it is necessary to encourage the study of the cultural world of each people in every possible way and to promote the fruitful interaction of nations. Undoubtedly, it is in dialogue that the interaction of cultures and their development take place. The interaction of representatives of different people and countries contributes to the dialogue, not the monologue of each culture, to the creation of an atmosphere of mutual understanding. That is why various international exchange programs and educational projects are developed and implemented. Such practices of intercultural communication contribute to personality development, education of tolerance, respect for other cultures and life values of people of different nationalities. The opportunity to personally immerse yourself in the culture of another people, its value orientations, the ability to communicate with representatives of other cultures makes it possible to get to know and understand each other better, and on a global scale they influence the development of universal values, become a contribution to the work of creating conditions for a true partnership between states. That is why scientists prioritize language as a means of communication and involvement in the cultural heritage of the countries and people of the language that is studied. That is why, in recent years, in the theory and methodology of foreign language teaching, approaches have been developed that are aimed not so much at teaching as at language education, the development of the personality of the students’ education, the formation of the culture through the introduction of the discipline “Foreign language”. Modern methodologists, specialists in the field of foreign language learning are looking for productive options not just for learning a foreign language, but options for socio-cultural education by means of a foreign language. Modeling options involves relying on a didactically oriented sociological analysis of the language learning environment, the socio-cultural context of foreign language learning, socio-cultural features of languages and cultures. Key words: culture, intercultural communication, learning foreign languages, sociocultural approach.