Keyword: «expectations»

The author describes and analyzes the results of the survey of first-year students of the Institute of pedagogics and psychology regarding the process of language learning in high school, reasons for entering the department of primary education (primary education and the English language), language learning difficulties and expectations in the first year of studies.

The author describes and analyzes the results of the survey of first-year students of the Institute of pedagogics and psychology (Technology and engineering and technical creativity education) regarding the process of language learning in high school and university and draws conclusions concerning the ways of improving English language teaching.

The article discusses the main points concerning intercultural dialogue, using the example of "light talk" (or small talk), as well as common problems arising due to different understanding and perception of such a phenomenon.