An Intercultural Approach to English Language TeachingIntercultural language education has redefined the modern languages agenda in Europe and North America. Now intercultural learning is also beginning to impact on English Language Teaching. This accessible book introduces teachers of EFL to intercultural language education by describing its history and theoretical principles, and by giving examples of classroom tasks. |
Contents
Implementing an Intercultural Approach | 31 |
Culture and Conversational English | 47 |
Culture and Written Genres | 68 |
Ethnographic Approaches to Culture and Language | 94 |
Exploring Culture Through Interviews | 118 |
Developing Visual Literacy | 139 |
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