Teaching a Second Foreign Language at Baikal State University: Facts and Perspectives

Abstract

The training of specialists in non-linguistic areas (economics, management, tourism) at Baikal State University is enhanced by teaching two foreign languages, which contributes to the professional and personal growth of students. The article defines the role and place of the discipline «Foreign language (second)» in teaching students of non-linguistic areas of BSU. The authors consider the factors that contribute to a better mastering of this discipline, determine the positive and negative impact of the first foreign language on the development of all types of speech activity when learning a second foreign language, create guidelines for teachers, present an analysis of the results of the survey in order to improve the educational process and determine development prospects. In conclusion, it is said that the study of a second foreign language contributes to the successful formation of not only universal competence, but also other professional competences that form the foundation.