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Intercultural Awareness in English Teaching
Intercultural Awareness in English Teaching

Author(s): Jindřiška Šulistová
Subject(s): Language studies, Foreign languages learning, Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Sociology of Culture
Published by: Vysoká škola evropských a regionálních studií, z. ú.
Keywords: intercultural awareness; language; differences;

Summary/Abstract: This contribution is focused on the importance of intercultural sensitivity, foreknowledge and the awareness that a foreign language study does not mean only its perfect grammar acquisition but also the understanding the cultural elements of the second-language speakers and in this way subsequently understanding the attitudes, values and behaviour of the language / culture being studied.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 90-92
  • Page Count: 3
  • Language: English