Intercultural Competence Formation of ESL Teachers in a Global Educational Environment
Intercultural Competence Formation of ESL Teachers in a Global Educational Environment

Summary/Abstract: Objective: The aim of the paper is to explore existing and emerging opportunities for academicmobility and ESL teachers’ professional development, to present the review of theoreticalassumptions about intercultural competence, to provide recommendations on using effectivestrategies at group and individual levels to increase the effectiveness of ESL teachers trainingin general and intercultural competence formation in particular. Methodology: This paper explores existing and emerging opportunities for academic mobilityand ESL teachers’ professional development, presents the review of theoretical assumptionsabout intercultural competence. Findings: Effective strategies of intercultural competence formation at group and the individuallevel were examined. Value Added: The use of theoretical and practical conclusions of this paper would enhancethe effectiveness of ESL teachers’ training in general and intercultural competence formationin particular. Recommendations: This paper provides recommendations on using effective strategies toachieve successful intercultural communication at group and individual levels.

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