DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION: A PRACTICE-ORIENTED APPROACH WITHIN HIGHER ECONOMIC

Relevance. In the context of globalization and growing international cooperation, professional English communication skills have become an essential component of economic expertise. Economists are increasingly required to operate in multilingual environments, engage in cross-border collaboration, and access international research. Therefore, the development of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) tailored to the needs of economists is both timely and highly relevant for graduate education. The purpose of the study is to explore and evaluate effective methods and tools for developing professional English communication skills in master's students majoring in economics, within the framework of a practice- oriented foreign language course. The object of the study is the process of foreign language education in master's programs in economics. The subject of the study is the development of professional English communication skills in economics students through practice-oriented learning strategies. The research employs a qualitative methodology, including analysis of educational materials, observation of student performance, and evaluation of pedagogical practices. Surveys and semi-structured interviews with students and instructors were also used to gather insights on the effectiveness of specific teaching approaches and language activities. The study identifies the most effective communicative tasks and methods for enhancing professional English skills among economics students, such as case discussions, role-playing simulations, and analysis of economic texts. Results indicate that practice-oriented approaches significantly improve students’ ability to use domain-specific language in professional contexts. Recommendations are proposed for optimizing the curriculum of practice-oriented foreign language courses in economics education.