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Description
Many language course books include lessons or information on culture. Sometimes this meant learning about the way of life in the U.S. or the U.K. with little reflection on where the learner fits within that culture. Now, as the world becomes more globally interconnected, many are starting to expand this approach. Because English is often used as a lingua franca in the interactions of people from different cultures, our future leaders will need the capability to interact with and negotiate with people of many different cultural backgrounds.
In this talk, National Geographic Learning academic consultant Andy Duenas will introduce an approach to integrating intercultural communication into the English language classroom, developed by ELT experts. This approach enjoins the points of view from different countries and cultures and gives students the tools they need to communicate effectively and efficiently. There will also be a discussion on the reception of this approach by some teachers in Vietnam, which allows attendees to reflect on whether and how this approach could work for them.
