Professional preparation of teachers to form foreign language culture as a condition of socialization of schoolchildren

Relevance. The relevance of the studied problem of the formation of foreign language culture in the process of teaching schoolchildren lies in the fact that a modern teacher should be competent in the issue of intercultural socialization, an integral part of which is the common culture of different groups of society, and their communication. Purpose. The purpose of the scientific article is to determine the approaches in the professional activities of teachers to the issue of foreign language culture, as an important tool in the social life of students. Methodology. Methods of comparison, analysis and synthesis, systematization, and generalization were used. Results. In a deep sense, the socialization of an individual is largely determined by the totality of his/her capabilities at the intercultural level for foreign language communication, which is an adequate and correct interaction with other nations and their different cultures. In modern conditions, teachers face the important task of educating students in the qualities necessary for their general socialization. Such qualities include the process of assimilation of both one�s own culture and a foreign one, the definition of one�s own norms and values, as well as an understanding of the values of others. Understanding a foreign language culture is not only a factor of socialization, but, firstly, an important component of self-education. Conclusions. The research concludes that effective teacher training in foreign language culture and intercultural communication is crucial for developing students' socialization skills and fostering multilingualism in education, particularly within the context of Kazakhstan's educational system. Keywords: educational process; communication; competence; multilingualism; personality