Different approaches to the definition and study of concepts are analyzed in the article. It is noted that at the present time the most common are linguistic, linguocognitive, linguocultural, psycholinguistic approaches that consider the concept from the point of view of certain invariant features. The relevance of conceptual research led to the emergence of a new direction of linguistics - linguo-conceptology, dealing with the study of objectified in the language of cultural concepts. Within the framework of this direction, it becomes possible to compare the concepts of one linguistic culture with some other one.

The article deals with problem-situational learning using cases as a form of foreign language classes. The features of the case-method implementation in the educational process at English lessons are considered. The analysis of requirements to development and application of a method of cases in educational process is carried out. Examples of the use of situational tasks in the educational process are given.

Main problem: It is well known that the development of language in society, the development of speech, the formation of personality largely depends on the interaction of people. Therefore, they develop depending on the specifics of each nation and are one of the values that people have accumulated over the centuries. Comparison of human behavior with nature in English and Kazakh languages describes the spiritual life of each nation. It defines the national feelings, national behavior, national customs and traditions. Purpose: Comparative analysis of the values of the Kazakh and English peoples occupies a special place in the culture and language, the essence and content of which are indelible. This is a fount of cultural and historical life of the people, the spiritual value of the nation, such qualities as prudence and kindness. Methods: This article describes the ethnolinguistic foundations for comparing human character and nature in English and Kazakh. In cultural linguistics and cognitive linguistics, the concept of behavior is studied as an image of the world formed in the consciousness of an ethnic group. Based on the definition of the concept of behavior, the authors describe the manifestations of behavior in the national consciousness, the system of national thinking, beliefs, attitudes. It is noted that the formation of the behavior of unrelated Kazakhs and Englishmen depends on their geographic environment, nomadic lifestyle and behavior. Results and their significance: The phraseological units of the two languages used in this study clearly to show the characteristics of each nation. It is shown that forecasting natural phenomena for both peoples is closely related to their life, economy, occupation and plays an important role in people's lives.

Main problem: It is very important for each company to obtain an industrial certificate, which makes it possible to get into the Register of Domestic Manufacturers, as they expect to receive large orders. With the receipt of an industrial certificate, their prospects for participation in various tenders and purchases will significantly increase, where they can show their abilities, compete with domestic producers, and also have an advantage over importers. Since July 1, 2019, the industrial certificate has become mandatory for participation in public procurement. Corresponding changes to the rules for public procurement were made by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Taking into account the experience of the «Rules for determining the country of origin of goods, issuing a certificate of origin of goods and canceling its validity», approved by Order of the Acting Minister for Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 24, 2015. No. 155», it becomes clear that the document does not take into account a number of «narrow» specifics of individual industries. Purpose: development of amendments and additions to the «Rules for the formation and maintenance of the register of domestic producers of goods, works and services, as well as the issuance of an Industrial Certificate» for the subsequent possibility of obtaining an Industrial Certificate by a chemical industry enterprise for the production of mineral fertilizers. Methods: study and analysis of literary sources, statistics and modeling of the procedure for issuing an Industrial Certificate. Results and their significance: the problems of application were studied, ways to solve these problems were found, and amendments and additions to the “Rules for the formation and maintenance of the register of domestic producers of goods, works and services, as well as the issuance of an industrial certificate” were developed. At the moment, the Rules need to be carefully finalized. It is necessary to consider this issue together with authorized state bodies, associations and business representatives, since obtaining an Industrial Certificate will directly affect participation in public procurement, and, accordingly, the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan.