Тарнопольський, Олег Борисович2018-02-092018-02-092013http://ir.duan.edu.ua/handle/123456789/1230The paper discusses the constructivist approach to teaching/learning foreign languages (in particular, English) for professional communication – especially at tertiary schools. The origin and the essential features of the constructivist approach to teaching/learning foreign languages are analyzed and the definition of the approach for teaching ESP (English for Specific Purposes) at tertiary schools is formulated.constructivist approach to teaching/learning foreign languages, blended learning, experiential learning, interactive learning, content-based instruction.DEFINITION AND ESSENCE OF THE CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH TO TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION