Key points are not available for this paper at this time.
Relevance. The relevance of the study lies in the fact that in today�s conditions, the requirements for the qualification level of a modern teacher have changed, which include ensuring a balance between the necessary soft skills. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to determine the need for the development of soft skills among teachers in the context of teaching foreign languages using the example of education systems in several countries. Methodology. During the scientific work, such theoretical research methods were used, including analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, comparison, and generalisation. Results. In order to achieve the set goals of the study, the conditions for organising the professional activities of foreign language teachers in the development of soft skills were considered. The analysis of pedagogical standards on competencies related to the available soft skills of the teacher was carried out. Based on the analysis of scientific resources, the role of soft skills in educational activities in relation to all participants in the educational process was reflected and their relationship with the development of hard skills affecting future practical activities and career growth was determined. Conclusions. In the context of scientific research, a number of soft skills required from foreign language teachers were identified on the example of different countries and the need for the development of soft skills among teachers at the stage of their professional training and advanced training was actualised. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of applying the reflected results to writing manuals and creating scientific resources on pedagogical training. Keywords: higher education; competence; educational activities; professional skills; qualification level
Zhunussova et al. (Sun,) studied this question.