The article discusses the features of conducting a linguodidactic research at the present stage of the development of linguodidactics, taking into account the tasks it facing. The authors emphasize the relevance of linguistic didactic research, which is carried out by comparing educational systems, including foreign language educational system, or certain aspects of the process of teaching a foreign language in different countries. This type of linguodidactic researches is becoming the most relevant and contributes to the development of linguodidactics as a science. The article analyzes the concept of comparative pedagogy, its main tasks, as well as the influence of this scientific direction on linguodidactic research. The significance of using a comparative approach (leading for comparative pedagogy) for conducting linguodidactic research is also indicated. A list of methods relevant for the implementation of linguodidactic research using a comparative approach is provided. The authors conclude that it is important to use a comparative approach for researches aimed at comparing the learning process in our country and abroad.

Keywords: comparative approach, linguodidactic research, comparative pedagogy, research methods