Development of intercultural competence of students of primary courses in the process of studying the Italian language and the culture of Italy

One of the tasks of the modern world is the development of a harmonious international community where the representatives of different cultures tend to the tolerant and constructive dialogue. The fundamental aim of teaching any foreign language is the development of intercultural competence since the primary courses. It is suggested to use the tasks developed on the basis of co-study of Italian language and culture in the context of the classes of Italian language.