CULTURAL AWARENESS AND ITS IMPACT ON LEARNING ENGLISH AS A GLOBAL LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Cultural awareness, Intercultural communication, English as a global language, Language learning, Communicative competence, Intercultural competence, Language and culture, Discourse patterns, Global English, Identity in language learning, Cultural norms, English language education, Cultural sensitivity, Multicultural understanding, Linguistic competence.Abstract
In today's globalized society, the article examines the critical function that cultural awareness plays in the English language learning process. The article's main objective is to show that cultural competency is just as important for effective communication as linguistic competence. The effects of cultural awareness on language identity, cross-cultural comprehension, and communicative efficiency are among the specific issues discussed.
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