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The Role of Cultural Awareness in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Annotation This article explores the role of cultural awareness inteaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) within multiculturaleducational contexts. It underscores the significance of integratingcultural knowledge into language instruction as a means of enhancinglearners’ communicative competence and fostering deeper interculturalunderstanding. The study further investigates how culturally responsiveteaching practices can facilitate not only the development of languageproficiency but also learners’ ability to engage in meaningful crosscultural communication. It emphasizes the importance of incorporatingauthentic cultural resources—such as literature, films, digital media,and real-life communicative tasks—into the EFL curriculum. Suchapproaches encourage active participation, promote critical thinking, andhelp learners develop greater sensitivity toward cultural diversity.
Language: English
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W7204225235
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