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Objective: presenting an overview of the importance and role of teachers in intercultural learning of foreign languages Methods: generalization, observation, theoretical cognition. Results: The article shows that, the teacher of a foreign language should be a cultural mediator between language A (native language) and language B (foreign language), and not just a transmitter of knowledge. The teacher achieves this through vocational qualifications and experience acquired in a foreign culture. Scientific novelty: The article presents the impact of intercultural elements and their importance in the embezzlement of a foreign language by students. Through intercultural learning, it is aimed to achieve a multidimensional personality development of the student, by placing it in actual intercultural situations. Practical significance: the main provisions and conclusions of the article can be used in scientific and teaching activities in addressing issues of foreign language didactics.
cultural, mediator, intercultural learning, foreign language
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