Keyword: «postcrossing»

In today's world where electronic devices have become an integral part of people's lives ordinary letters and sending postcards are considered outdated. Meanwhile, there are thousands of fans of such a hobby as postcrossing throughout the world, in various countries. This project is designed to be able to receive postcards from all over the world, to meet and communicate with new people, and, of course, for an exciting leisure.

The author examines the educational potential of postcrossing, as well as the usage of the postcard exchange project in forming of the communicative competence. The process of intercultural communication is explained in the article with the help of participation in the project of the group of future teachers. It was noticed that the level of tolerance and the readiness for the effective communication increased as a result.