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.