The article discusses modern aspects of the implementation of interactive technologies in a multidisciplinary university. The characteristic features of interactive technologies are described, the feasibility of their use in the educational process is substantiated. Particular attention is paid to the consideration of the didactic potential of interactive technologies in a higher educational institution. The importance of interactive technologies in comparison with traditional teaching methods is discussed, which allows organizing effective interaction of all participants in the educational process, planning joint work, correctly allocating resources, and providing the necessary tools for solving educational problems. In conclusion, it is determined that interactive technologies contain great potential for their application in the educational process of a multidisciplinary university, which requires further study, including the development of software and methodological support.

Strong communication skills, in varied professional settings, have become an absolute necessity for young professionals. Therefore, university educators are challenged to provide novice specialists with the effective foreign language training that could bring the real professional world into the classroom. This study suggests an innovative method for teaching communication skills to students, through the use of real-life scenarios, drawn from the professional context. The core objective of the research was to define whether the scenario-based instruction could effectively enhance the development of professional communication skills of students in the context of university foreign language training. The data were collected through active observation and critical incidents technique, analyzed and summarized by means of descriptive statistics. The results of the study indicate the efficacy of scenario-based communication training in higher education. However, scenario-based instruction requires careful assessment of learners’ needs and expectations, thoughtful selection and design of teaching materials, and the development of an active learning environment.