WAYS TO DEVELOP FUTURE SEAFARERS’ SOFT SKILLS AT ESP CLASSES

Abstract

The paper is aimed to explore the available resources that a foreign language teacher can apply daily to meet higher education standards and develop soft skills as an integral part of the professional education of modern experts, and as a consequence, a tool for globalization and entry of the country the world stage.
We conducted a theoretical analysis of the relevant resources and studied the requirements for modern specialists in terms of mastering soft skills. This led us to a symbiotic inclusion of linguistic approach to texts, vocabulary related to the field of future professionals, as well as skill formation approach to achieve the goals of professional education. We try to include the development of cooperation, motivation, decision making, prioritizing and self-development. Thus, we see that foreign languages are a good platform for the development of not only hard skills but also soft skills.
The ability to discuss in English, express and prove your point of view, successfully address international issues are a powerful advantage in the competitive selection of specialists in any field in the labour market today. Active listening and critical thinking together with communication skills are the must-have abilities during English classes in a high educational establishment.