The textbook "Methods of teaching foreign languages" consists of 3 parts. The first part of the textbook sets out a system of basic knowledge about the methodology of teaching foreign languages, which are mandatory for students to master. Ideas about the goals, content, methods, means and principles of training, and their practical application in the educational process are given. The program issues of the formation of phonetic, lexical, grammatical language skills and speech skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing are also considered.Each chapter begins with preliminary questions. The chapters end with tasks for self-control and practical tasks. The book is intended to give teachers of any non-native languages of different types of educational institutions a general idea of the theory of teaching foreign languages as a scientific field.The textbook is addressed to students of foreign language faculties of pedagogical specialties of secondary and higher educational institutions of various types, as well as students of foreign languages language yourself.