In this article a comparative analysis of research on the problem of the development of the creative potential of the future foreign language teacher, formation of the creative process and definition the phenomenon of creativity was carried out, the main forms of the detection of creative activity and the development of creative thinking in research of domestic and foreign scientists were highlighted. Creative potential is defined by researchers as dynamic integrative quality in a set of

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... l abilities, knowledge, skills, beliefs, relationships that determines the need, readiness and possibility of creative self-realization and self-development. It was determined that creative potential of the future teacher of a foreign language is a multi-component and multi-factorial phenomenon, which characterizes a set of knowledge, abilities and skills, personal and professional qualities and abilities, aimed at creating subjectively new things in pedagogical practice and determines the possibilities of the future specialist in creative activity. Creative potential is determined both by objective possibilities and by internal personal factors, among which the leading role is played by abilities and a special attitude of the individual towards creativity. The main components of the creative potential of the future foreign language teacher are highlighted: motivation for creative activity, focus on self-realization, cognitive needs, focus on goal achievement, striving for success; creative abilities, nonstandard thinking, imagination, fantasy, intuition; creative experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to solve non-standard problems; character features of the individual: activity, initiative, persistence, confidence, independence. The main features of the creative potential of the future foreign language teacher, the major features for the development of creativity and the connection between the intellectual and creative abilities of future specialists are considered. The place and role of intelligence in the structure of creative activity and the creative potential of an individual are analyzed. Актуальні питання у сучасній науці № 2(2) 2022