Nick Hornby’s “My Boy” is intended for students and masters of elementary courses in the areas of training 45. 03. 02 and 45. 04. 02 "Linguistics" focus "Translation and Translation Studies" . The presented teaching materials are necessary for studying the disciplines "Practical course of the first foreign language", "Foreign language", "Theory and practice of translation of artistic texts" . They can be used for auditory and extra-audit work. The textbook includes a set of homework on home reading and on the theory and practice of artistic translation. The presented methodological recommendations are aimed at the formation and development of a wide range of professional competencies necessary for the successful mastering of English as the first foreign language.