Teaching English Beyond Grammar: Cross-Cultural Communication Skills for Romanian Students
Teaching English Beyond Grammar: Cross-Cultural Communication Skills for Romanian Students
Author(s): Gyongyver MăduțaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Education, Foreign languages learning, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Language acquisition, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Higher Education , Educational Psychology, Philology, Sociology of Education, Pedagogy
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: English language instruction; intercultural communicative ability; cross-cultural communication; Romanian tertiary education; pragmatics; global English;
Summary/Abstract: In a progressively globalised academic, professional, and digital landscape, English language instruction must extend beyond mere grammatical precision and lexical proficiency. Proficient communication in English necessitates intercultural awareness, pragmatic skill, and the capability to manoeuvre between varied cultural norms, values, and communications styles. This research examines the need of instructing English beyond grammatical confines, specifically emphasising the cultivation of cross-cultural communication competencies among Romanian pupils. This paper analyses the shortcomings of conventional grammar-focused English instruction in Romania, utilising theories of communicative competence, intercultural communicative competence, and pragmatics, and suggests a pedagogical framework for incorporating cross-cultural elements into English language education. The research emphasises pedagogical practices and evaluative methods that promote intercultural sensitivity, communicative adaptability, and global preparedness.
Journal: Crossing Boundaries in Culture and Communication
- Issue Year: 16/2025
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 245-250
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
