To the problem of «soft skills» development asa prerequisite for employability

Abstract

This article is centered on the problem of «soft skills» development in the university environment in general and outlines effective teaching methods and techniques applicable for a foreign language class in particular for attaining this goal. It contains a basic description of the aforementioned skills, the results of the survey conducted among the students of the Faculty of international relations, analysis and recommendations on organizing the educational process in a foreign language class in this connection. The article contains a conclusion on the advantage of heuristic methods and techniques and the necessity of an interdisciplinary approach.