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117 UDC 811.111 Martynyshyn Nataliia Teacher, Lviv Secondary School #90, Lviv, Teacher, Department of Foreign languages, Lviv Politechnic National University MEDIATION IN TEACHING ENGLISH Abstract. Mediation is a skill that plays significant role in teaching English both in ordinary and inclusive classes. This paper analyzes theoretical and practical approaches in English language teaching contexs according to developed descriptor scales presented in the CEFR Companion Volume with New Descriptors (CEFR/CV) (Council of Europe (CoE) 2018). Together with traditional language skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing, mediation plays a significant role as a crucial skill combining them, showing its practical value. The goal of the article is to encourage English foreign language teachers to implement mediation into their educational process as an effective teaching English technique. Keywords : Mediation, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), abilities, languages, and modes of communication, active listening, neutrality, creativity, reframing, building rapport and communication skills, project lessons, integrated classes, learner-centered model of education, diverse needs activities, foreign language teaching. Teaching English involves using numerous methods and techniques. Mediation which is one of these, plays a significant role in a classroom where all the participants have to interact and negotiate with each other. And the teacher acts as an expert providing mediation. But is it only the teacher who does the mediation? What mediation is?