In the study effective teaching methods for the development of agricultural students’ soft skills were identified and a number of recommendations were formulated regarding the ways of their development in the process of target language training through group forms of activity. Thus, the peculiarities of applying the method of discussion, work in small groups and the case study are described. It is noted that the use of these interactive methods contributes to the improvement of socially significant and professional qualities of agricultural students (the ability to analyze, work in a team, think critically, defend own view, etc.).