Speech competence and professional vocabulary: foundations of methodology in teaching Russian as a foreign language

the article is devoted to the development of academic and professional speech communication skills among students of non-linguistic universities who study Russian as a foreign language. The author emphasizes that effective communication in the professional sphere is impossible without mastering both general and specialized speech skills. The text outlines the components of general speech skills, including command of language resources, adherence to speech norms, logical and clear expression of thoughts, and knowledge of speech etiquette. Special attention is given to professional speech skills such as the use of terminology, the creation of texts in professional communication contexts, and the analysis of communication effectiveness. Key types of speech activity – speaking, dialogue, monologue, reading, and writing – are examined in terms of their role in shaping communicative competence. The author describes specific communicative abilities that students must acquire in order to function successfully in academic and professional environments. Particular focus is placed on speech intentions, emotional expressiveness, and rules of communicative behavior. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of well-developed speech competencies for students’ professional and social success.

speech communication, communicative competence, professional speech skills, Russian as a foreign language, speech intentions, speech etiquette, non-linguistic university, types of speech activity