Euphemistic substitution in professional discourse as a technique to promote professional communication skills

Abstract

This article considers the features of euphemisms as a lexical group as well as possibilities of their application in the process of development professional communication skills in foreign language classes in higher education institutions. The purpose of the article is to describe practical methodological tasks that are effective for studying this lexical group and to argue the effectiveness of its application to expand the active lexical stock. The article substantiates the relevance of studying different lexical groups by students of non-linguistic specialties: general professional terms, highly specialized terms, euphemisms, onyms and some others. Particular attention is paid to euphemisms due to the relevance of their application for the development of professional communication and solving professional tasks in a foreign language. The ability to consciously carry out paraphrasing, softening critical remarks, introducing other constructions, changing the style of communication, pursuing a pronounced communicative task, reflects the higher level of the necessary competencies. As a result, consideration the essentialities of euphemisms is sufficient for mastering the skill of professional communication. The ability of students to find situations and statements in which euphemization is necessary, the ability to formulate a statement in oral and written speech grammatically and logically correctly will demonstrate the effectiveness of training sessions.