THE ROLE OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS' INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE

The article discusses the importance of phraseological units in developing students’ intercultural communicative competence. It explores the linguistic and cultural nature of phraseological expressions, emphasizing their role in understanding the mentality, traditions, and worldview of native speakers. The study highlights methods of integrating phraseological units into language learning and communication practice. The analysis shows that mastering phraseological expressions not only improves lexical and stylistic proficiency but also deepens learners’ understanding of cultural values reflected inthe language.