English Language Teaching and Intercultural Communication Competence

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  • Xiaochi Zhang China West Normal University, China Author
    • Jinjing ZHANG China West Normal University, China Author

      DOI:

      https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss7.394

      Keywords:

      English language, English language teaching, linguistic competence

      Abstract

      This article discusses about the relationship between linguistic competence and intercultural communication competence, and then about the functions of English language teaching in improving students’ intercultural communication competence. Finally, it explores how to develop English language learners’ intercultural communication competence in English language teaching and gives some useful suggestions, so as to really realize the final objective of English language teaching.

      Author Biographies

      • Xiaochi Zhang, China West Normal University, China

        School of Foreign Languages

      • Jinjing ZHANG, China West Normal University, China

        School of Foreign Languages

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      2015-07-01

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      Vol. 3 No. 7 (2015): International Journal for Innovation Education and Research

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      Zhang, X., & ZHANG, J. (2015). English Language Teaching and Intercultural Communication Competence. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 3(7), 55-59. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss7.394