Intercultural Training
Intercultural training in English Language Teaching (ELT) is the process of developing learners' intercultural communicative competence (ICC), which refers to the ability to understand and communicate effectively with people from different cultures. Intercultural training can involve activities that help learners become more aware of their own cultural assumptions, as well as those of other cultures.
Intercultural training in ELT can include various activities, such as:
Exploring different cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes
Discussing different communication styles in different cultures
Comparing and contrasting different cultural customs and practices
Analyzing the impact of cultural differences on communication and language use
Practicing cross-cultural communication skills in simulated or real-life situations
Intercultural training is an essential component of ELT because it helps learners develop the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, both in English and in their native language. This skill is increasingly important in our globalized world, where cultural differences can impact communication, relationships, and business interactions.
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References & Resources
Kappel, J. and Lotchman, K. (2009). The world a global village: Intercultural competence in English foreign language teaching.
Corbett, J. (2003). An intercultural approach to English language teaching
Hinkel, E. (1999). Culture in second language teaching and learning
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Kramsch, C. (1998). Language and culture
Kramsch, C. (1993). Context and culture in language teaching
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Saglam, N. (2010). Integrating culture into ESL curriculum: Teaching culture in a language class: Guidelines for EFL/ESL teachers
Broukal, M. & Murphy, P. (2007). All about the USA 3: A cultural reader
Delk, C. K. (2008). Discovering American culture (2nd ed.)
Datesman, M. K., Crandall, J., & Kearny, E. N. (2005). American ways: An introduction to American culture (3rd ed.)
Ashby, W. (2003). What makes America tick?
Corbett, J. (2010). Intercultural language activities with CD ROM
Smith, A. D., Smith, T. G., & Bobbit, R. (2008). Teaching in the pop culture zone: Using popular culture in the composition classroom (1st ed.)
