This article aims to identify the definition and the role of personally active approachin future teacher’s
foreign language professional competence. Initially, it observes the relevance of the issue of foreign
language education and new paradigm in education system globally and in Kazakhstan. Also, the author
analyzes different scholars’ opinions about a professionally competent foreign language teacher and his
characteristics, supporting it with state and international educational documents. The article also observes the
definitions of personally active approach and its usage in education. Furthermore, the article deals with
arguments proving the role of personally active approach in future teachers’ foreign language professional
competence formation. Analyzing the data from various scientific papers, articles and books, state and
international educational standards, the author makes a conclusion in the end of the article.