*English Teacher and Independent Researcher,
This article is devoted to the analysis of the terms “Competence” and “Competency Approach” of the researchers, taking into consideration their importance on future foreign language teachers. It also concentrates on the competencies mentioned in the CEFR document and non-mentioned competencies which are essential for the professional development of prospective teachers. Apart from that, it shows the study findings and results of the preliminary questionnaire and initial test taken from teachers and students. Last, it covers suggestions on how to improve the students’ knowledge about the competencies and the CEFR.
Competence, Competency-Based Approach, General Competences, Communicative Competence, Socio-Cultural and Intercultural Awareness, Linguistic Competence, ICT Competence, Pedagogical Competence, Pedagogical Skills, Professional Competence, Syllabus, Curriculum
