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Vol. 12 No. 02 (2025)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

THE ROLE OF CULTURE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Published 2025-03-07

  • Mirzaeva Nasibakhan Jalolovna

Mirzaeva Nasibakhan Jalolovna
Associate professor of the Department of languages of Tashkent State Agrarian University

Abstract

The role of culture in English Language Teaching (ELT) is essential for fostering a comprehensive understanding of language learning. Language is not just a system of communication; it is deeply rooted in cultural contexts, norms, and values. By integrating cultural elements into ELT, educators can help students gain a broader perspective, understand linguistic nuances, and improve their communicative competence. This integration enables students to connect language learning with real-world experiences, making language more meaningful and relevant. Culture influences language in terms of vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, gestures, body language, and social contexts. Therefore, incorporating culture into language teaching enhances the development of intercultural competence and prepares students for effective communication in diverse, globalized settings.

Keywords

Culture, English Language Teaching (ELT), Intercultural competence, Language acquisition, Communicative competence, Cultural context, Sociolinguistics, Cultural norms, Cultural integration, Cross-cultural communication, Contextual understanding.

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