Abstract
The monograph is intended for researchers and students of English for special purposes. The main goal of the monograph is to impart the theory of foreign language proficiency and the formation of language competence. The monograph provides a conceptual framework consisting of theoretical and methodological approaches aimed at the formation of the language and requirements for the methodology of teaching English for special purposes using the example of English for lawyers. The monograph consists of two parts, the first part critically examines the theory of learning, the second part analyzes the postgraduate study program and concludes with guidelines for teaching English for special purposes.