ON THE ISSUE OF MYTHS CONCERNING THE STUDY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Abstract

The article discusses a problem of common misconceptions related to learning foreign languages. The issue is considered based on an analysis of the current state and trends in the relevant areas. The analysis shows that there is no single view on this issue. Today, perhaps, there are no people who have not studied a foreign language throughout their lives. One or more foreign languages are com- pulsory subjects in secondary schools, universities, colleges, young people and the older generation learn languages “for themselves”. It is no secret that knowledge of not only the native language helps to broaden horizons, trains memory and cognitive abilities. That is why a balanced and objective assessment is so necessary for the implementation of a full-fledged educational process. The author draws on his teaching experience and educational practice at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, which makes it possible to identify both the truthfulness and falsity of myths concerning the study of foreign languages.