The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners

Culture and language are inextricably linked. As teachers, we are often faced with the challenge of teaching both language and elements of culture to our English learners. When these students join our classes, they come equipped with knowledge about their own culture, which may or may not have the same norms and values as the new one they find themselves in. It is not our job, as teachers, to prove that one culture is better than another. Instead, it’s our goal to understand how culture influenc

• Discover new ideas for teaching and assessing cultural knowledge and intercultural communicative competence
• Apply culturally responsive teaching methods in daily classroom practices
• Understand the multi-dimensional nature of culture and its significance in teaching English learners