This paper investigates mock conference as an approach that could be used for crossdisciplinary integration in teaching and learning English for special purposes. It highlights
the main advantages of the approach. The opportunity to use various teaching techniques
including learner-centered teaching is regarded as one of them. The paper claims the
customization scope of mock conference for different disciplines as well as great variety of
soft skills. An efficient extension of cross-disciplinary integration within the mock
conference approach is outlined. It is applicable for any specialty due to the focus on
universal communicative competence. The mock conference case study is offered for
teaching and learning English for journalism and PR.