The article deals with the main peculiarities of educational environment in technical institutions that influence the effectiveness of training process. The issue of students’ preparing for real professional communication as a way of motivation increase is considered. Basic spheres of professional communication of future specialists during trips abroad are given; ways of developing professional skills are suggested.
The paper deals with the development of intercultural competence in teaching ESP and gives reasons why this kind of competence is important for students having practical training abroad. The characteristic features of students’ professional communication situations typical of practical training abroad are defined.
The paper deals with the challenges of introduction of modern ways of foreign language training at higher school. Special attention is paid to the psychological aspects of classroom interaction. Creating teaching materials corresponding to the modern educational aims is also pointed out hereinafter.
