ERIC Number: EJ1096289
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 11
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The Intercultural Approach to EFL Teaching and Learning
Chlopek, Zofia
English Teaching Forum, v46 n4 p10-19, 27 2008
This article discusses the teaching of intercultural awareness together with language in foreign contexts. Following a brief discussion of what culture means, the author presents a three-stage intercultural approach for teaching EFL students. For each stage, the author explains the goals and provides five activities as examples. As a follow-up, the author shares challenges for this approach and possible solutions.
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Intercultural Communication, Teaching Methods, Cultural Awareness, Student Attitudes, Learning Activities, Student Projects, Stereotypes, Student Motivation
US Department of State. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs, SA-5, 2200 C Street NW 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20037. e-mail: etforum@state.gov; Web site: http://americanenglish.state.gov/english-teaching-forum-0
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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