In this article analyzes modern methodological approaches to the formation of linguistic, cultural and interactive competencies in students during the process of teaching a foreign language in higher education institutions. The author scientifically substantiates the need for the integrated development of these competencies in the professional activities of a foreign language teacher. The article also considers ways to achieve efficiency by combining the language learning process with communicativeness, intercultural communication and language structure. The impact of creating an interactive learning environment, the use of ICT, project-based learning, role-playing games and tasks in a cultural context is highlighted, and theoretical approaches are enriched with practical experience.