Exploring the Role of Cultural Awareness in Foreign Language Classrooms
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Learning a foreign language is not only about mastering vocabulary and grammar; understanding the cultural context is equally important. This paper examines how integrating cultural awareness into language instruction improves communication skills, increases student engagement, and develops intercultural competence. Practical strategies, challenges, and classroom examples are provided to guide educators in making culture an essential part of foreign language learning. Keywords: culture teaching, foreign language learning, intercultural competence, teaching strategies, classroom methods
Author: Johnathan Miller Greenfield International Academy, USA
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7091383935
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