Intercultural communication describes communication between at least two people who are different in significant ways culturally. INTERCULTURAL is what happens when the two (or more) culturally-different groups come together, interact and communicate. Thus, the goal of language learning is not simply to develop perfect linguistic skills or gain cultural information, but to become an ‘intercultural speaker” who can mediate between different cultures and viewpoints.
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How can you as a L2 teacher contribute to help your learners become intercultural speakers?
Which digital tools do you think can potentially contribute to intercultural communication?
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Discuss your views on intercultural communication and how some CMC s can contribute to intercultural competence on your blog.
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