Intercultural Communication Competence in English Language Learning
Abstract
This essay aims to clarify the importance of intercultural communication skills in English language learning and tries to identify a few elements that have a impacts on students’ intercultural communication competence. After analyzing the existing problems, the essay intends to off er some basic suggestions to improve students’ intercultural communication competence for both teachers and students.
Keywords
Intercultural Communication Competence; English Language Learning; Cultural Awareness
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v7i18.9145
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