The rubrics are considered to be a most productive way of assessment. Our materials present a sample of a lesson plan where the rubrics are used by students for self- and group assessment. Being very flexible, the rubrics can be always changed and altered in accordance with particular teachers and students’ needs and purposes.

The given article deals with the topic of pen-palling as the means of students' motivation to language learning. In the view of teaching pen-palling is: the opportunity to practice the language with native speakers; the way to develop and master learners' writing skills; the way to develop learners' cognitive curiosity and interest to language learning; the means to develop the skills of intercultural communication and inter-subject connection.