FORMATIONOFENGLISH LANGUAGE LEXICALCOPETENCEINREADING

Abstract

The article investigated the problem with regard to the general characteristics of foreign language competence in reading, the purpose of its formation among pupils in primary and high school. The components of competence in reading are highlighted: skills, knowledge and communication skills. The stages of the formation of competence in reading are argued. The exercises, means of forming foreign language competence in reading and methods of controlling the level of its formation are highlighted.