In recent years, the use of technology in the educational process has become increasingly popular. One of such technologies is the technology of educational discussion, which has proven to be an effective method of forming speech competence among students studying a foreign language. This scientific work is aimed at studying the theoretical foundations of the Technology of educational discussion, its application in the formation of speech competence, as well as problems and strategies for successful implementation in the classroom. In the first section of the article, the definition and role of the technology of educational discussion, as well as its theoretical foundations, will be considered. The second section will consider how the technology can be used in the classroom for the formation of speech competence, including the necessary stages and advantages of its use. The article will consider the problems that teachers face when implementing technologies and strategies for successful implementation. By the end of this article, readers will have a comprehensive understanding of the technology of educational discussion and its potential to improve the results of learning a foreign language.