Abstract:
The scientific article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the
communicative and psychological aspects of foreign language acquisition in higher
education. The author emphasizes that the modern stage of social development and
intensive international cooperation in scientific and technical fields implies an
expansion of international interaction.
Consequently, there is an increasing professional demand for specialists with a
high level of foreign language proficiency, where the language is regarded both as an
essential means of professional communication and as an important tool closely
connected with knowledge of culture and economics.
The research examines the theoretical nature of the language barrier by analyzing
the relationship between speech, language, and cognition. Drawing on the theories of
Wilhelm von Humboldt and Edward Sapir, the study explores how linguistic mentality
functions as a fundamental component of a nation’s broader mentality. The author
identifies that the effectiveness of knowledge acquisition largely depends on students’
psychological readiness and their ability to overcome ineffective stereotypes and
negative attitudes.
