Relevance of foreign language proficiency in the modern world

At the same time, there is an increasing role played by foreign languages in influencing people's minds and activities. It should also be taken into account that knowledge of languages can play an important role and give some advantages in personal and professional communication. As a result of global globalization and integration, there has been a rapid growth of cross-cultural contacts in all spheres of our life: a wide variety of situations of cross-cultural communication has appeared, such as school and higher education exchange studies, academic internships, international conferences, joint ventures, tourist trips, exhibitions, etc.

Thus, foreign language proficiency is one of the conditions for successful adaptation in the social space. Foreign language proficiency is an integral part of successful people's education. This item is now almost always found in the questionnaires of personnel departments of state and commercial organizations. Those who know at least one other language besides their native one make a more favorable impression on employers. Personal and professional development of a modern person cannot do without knowledge of foreign languages. The ability to communicate with representatives of different cultures contributes to the development of horizons and allows you to climb the career ladder, make useful acquaintances. Today, employers welcome knowledge of foreign languages. English is currently the most popular language.

English is the language of international communication. It is the language of navigation, aviation, literature, education, modern music, international sports, tourism, and programming. 75 % of the world's correspondence is conducted in English, 60 % of radio stations broadcast in English, more than half of the world's periodicals are published in English, and 80% of information is stored in this language. English is now the most widely spoken language in the world: for more than 400 million people. it is a native language, but the number of people who speak it as a foreign language is three times higher.

However, in addition to English, some companies require knowledge of a second foreign language, such as German or French. The rating of the most popular languages helps you determine which language besides English is the most common. German is the second most popular language after English [2], as Germany is one of the most economically stable countries today. However, when making a choice in favor of a particular language, a person must analyze whether he really needs it. Many highly qualified specialists today require not only knowledge and experience in professional activities, but also knowledge of a foreign language.

For example, without knowledge of English, it is difficult to be realized in the field of marketing and public relations. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of knowing a foreign language. Most modern means of communication and communication are aimed at people who are more or less fluent in the language. For example, in everyday life we often encounter English - the Internet, music, annotations to foreign products, the description of which in Uzbek is often stingy and does not always meet the requirements of the consumer, and so on. Now the influence of information technologies is very great in the working environment, where knowledge of foreign languages helps to build a full-fledged and competent work. Since the twentieth century, the role of English as one of the indicators of success and education of a person has increased, which directly entails its more intensive and deep teaching in most educational institutions of our country, in secondary and higher schools. Pupils who speak English at a high level, while building their career, are more likely to be able to implement the latest quality standards in the field of their professional activities. It is important not only to know English, but also to understand it, to be able to use the skills acquired in the process of learning it.

Now the standards of modern education are aimed at preparing an educated, thinking and creatively developed person who is able to adapt to the modern socioeconomic environment. "It is necessary to purposefully use the means and capabilities of a foreign language in the professional training of a specialist in order to form his communicative competence as a necessary component of the global strategy of personal and professional formation and development of the individual". Many pupils spend more and more time studying not only English, but at least one or two foreign languages. You can find a combination of English, Spanish, German and Chinese. Also, knowledge of a foreign language can help you get an education abroad. Such education can be either additional to the existing one, or basic, directly related to the future professional activity. It is noted that pupils who are proficient in foreign languages are more actively involved in research, are accepted into various pupil organizations, are trusted to represent the Institute at international conferences and are allowed to participate in grants, which in the future allows them to receive financial support in the education system (which in the future may also affect their professional activities), which raises not only their authority, but also the authority of the University they represent.

Pupils with language skills have the opportunity of internships for programs that will help to acquire not only valuable experience, but also give the opportunity to become familiar with the foreign business, to learn about the latest developments and trends of interest to the sector, to improve the language and to expand knowledge about the culture of the country. Employers are interested in having specialists who speak the language as their employees, regardless of the intensity of its use. The exception is rare professionals with extensive experience, but even here the ideal candidate will still be a candidate who knows the language. The degree of language proficiency is an indicator of a person's level of education and their prospects for the company. And the higher the position, the more serious the language requirements are. Top management speaks English "by default", because it is also an element of prestige and image. English is the working language of Pro - Western companies, and all internal documentation, correspondence, and meetings are conducted in it. In international companies, knowledge of a foreign language is a mandatory requirement for all specialists.

Moreover, this requirement is put not only before candidates for" top " positions, but also before middle-level employees. In 30% of job ads, employers require candidates to speak basic, spoken, or fluent English, depending on their position. Verification of this knowledge usually occurs at the stage of reviewing the resume and the first interview. As for Uzbek organizations, many of them cooperate with foreign partners and also want their employees to know English. But it is worth noting that a limited number of Uzbek companies have positions that require a combination of professional education and active use of a foreign language. Learning a language can only be successful if it is relevant to the business that the person is engaged in.

Analyzing various professional situations, the language learner masters a whole set of words and expressions that are combined in a group, so that each subsequent new expression is a natural consequence of the previous one. This allows a person to concentrate more deeply and fully on those aspects of the English language that reflect the specifics of their professional activities, so the learning process can be relatively simple, easy and specific.