SOFT SKILLS: МЕТОДОЛОГІЯ ФОРМУВАННЯ КОМУНІКАТИВНОЇКОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ В НАВЧАННІ ІНОЗЕМНИМ МОВАМСТУДЕНТІВ-ФІЛОЛОГІВ

Abstract

Soft skills, also known as interpersonal skills, are a set of personal characteristics and skills that allow individuals to interact effectively and harmoniously with others. In the context of language education, soft skills play an important role in promoting the development of communicative competence among students majoring in philology. This article examines the methodology of integrating soft skills into language teaching and their importance in shaping the success of philology students in learning communicative skills and language proficiency. Soft skills cover a wide range of characteristics, including communication, teamwork, adaptability, empathy and cultural awareness. These skills are essential in language learning because they allow students to interact with the language and its cultural context. The integration of soft skills in language education is integral to the formation of a comprehensive educational experience and the improvement of students' success. Communication skills, cooperation and teamwork, adaptability and flexibility, empathy and cultural awareness, as well as leadership and initiative are important soft skills that contribute to students' language and intercultural competence. By prioritizing the development of soft skills alongside linguistic competence, educators can help students become effective communicators, culturally sensitive individuals, and learning participants in a multilingual and multicultural world. Experiential learning methods, such as study abroad programs and language exchanges, immerse students in authentic linguistic and cultural contexts. Learning occurs through social interaction and collaboration, which makes experiential learning an effective method of developing communication skills and cultural awareness. The integration of soft skills in language teaching is important for the formation of communicative competence among philology students. By including interactive educational activities, authentic materials, and feedback mechanisms, teachers can help students become effective interlocutors.