English Language Teaching and Intercultural Communication Competence

Xiaochi Zhang; Jinjing ZHANG

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss7.394

Authors

Xiaochi Zhang

China West Normal University, China
Jinjing ZHANG

China West Normal University, China

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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