On forming the cross-cultural competence in the students of language programs at higher school

A topical problem of forming cross-cultural competence when teaching English to higher education students of language programs is discussed It is specified, that the formed cross-cultural competence is the result of efficient cross-cultural communication. The structure of cross-cultural competence is analyzed. Experiences of forming the cross-cultural competence in students of linguistics program 45.03.02 at the International Institute of Design and Service and Kostanay branch of Chelyabinsk State University are described.