The Awareness of Cross-culture in Teaching English in Globalization

Abstract

The paper focuses on the value of communication ability and cross-cultural sensitivity in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) in a more globally interconnected society. Cross-cultural awareness has always been significant in modern language studies since it is necessary for students to be capable and equipped for intercultural communication. This preparation goes beyond simply teaching linguistic concepts like phonology, morphology, lexicology, and syntax. Lack of culturally relevant communication frequently results in a strange or humorous scenario that causes confusion and miscommunication. In order to fully immerse students in effective intercultural communicative skills, the current article contends that cross-cultural consciousness must be incorporated and developed as a component of the TEFL course program. It is firmly believed that as cross-cultural awareness grows, students will be better able to overcome cultural shock and intercultural communication barriers, compare the target culture with their own, and identify similarities and differences, leading to successful cross-cultural communication issues. Because the students do not speak English as their first language, teaching English as a lingua franca in a cross-cultural setting of globalization presents a number of difficulties. One of these issues is the growth of cross-cultural understanding. In this piece, we provide various remedies for lessening their detrimental consequences.