The study and formation of intercultural competence of future teachers of English

Abstract

This article is devoted to the research and development of intercultural competence of future teachers of English. The definitions of the concepts of «competence», «intercultural competence», developed by recognized Western scholars and experts are given, also the research, structure and model of intercultural competence by foreign, Russian and Kazakh scientists are presented. The topicality of the theme is due to the definition of research problems and the formation of intercultural competence of future teachers of English in higher education with the purpose of preparing a competitive, professional, competent specialist, who is able to store national values and heritage.