Students’ attitude towards intercultural communication development while learning foreign language

Abstract

The purpose of foreign language studies is to develop language skills that help to communicate while learning foreign language or working both in Lithuania and abroad. Therefore, foreign language studies cannot be identified with traditional philological studies appealing on ethno cultural context of one country. The article reveals a demand to change the precept of the content of foreign language teaching and learning. It displays both the necessity of paying more attention to English ethnic culture and information on other cultures and intercultural communication of mother tongue.