Keyword: «критическое мышление»

The article focuses on the role of students' critical thinking in improving their communicative competence in foreign language classes. The author notes the relationship between the level of critical thinking and the development of proficient language skills. A number of practical communicative tasks in the English language are proposed that the teacher can use to stimulate critical thinking among students. Conclusions are made about improving the communicative competence of students and understanding of a target language system.