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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

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https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss7.394
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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
  1. Xiaochi Zhang, China West Normal University, China

    School of Foreign Languages

  2. 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