English Literature as A Means of Developing Intercultural and Language Competence

This article examines the importance of English literature in the process of learning English as a foreign language. The role of literary works in the development of linguistic competence, critical thinking and intercultural perception is emphasized. The author shows how English literature contributes not only to the acquisition of language skills, but also to a deeper understanding of the culture, history and mentality of the English-speaking society. Special attention is paid to the need to integrate literary texts into the educational process to form a comprehensively developed linguistic personality.