THE IMPORTANCE OF FORMING PHONETIC COMPETENCE IN THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS

Abstract

This article is devoted to the problems of the formation of phonetic competence, which includes certain skills (listening and pronunciation), knowledge, and skills. The formation of phonetic competence in language learners can be a complex process, and various challenges or problems can arise during its development. It is obvious that phonetic skills determine how successful the communication on a foreign language is. Particular attention is paid to Phonetic interference, also known as phonological interference or accent interference, which occurs when the phonetic features and pronunciation patterns of a person's native language (L1) influence their pronunciation in the second language (L2). This interference can lead to non-native accents and pronunciation errors in the L2. The article explains the types of phonetic interference and ways to prevent and overcome it.