ROLE OF INCORPORATING CULTURAL ASPECTS (E.G., CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS, AND MEDIA) IN LANGUAGE LESSONS TO ENHANCE LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION AND ENCOURAGE CULTURAL AWARENESS
Keywords:
culture, customs, traditions, media, cultural awareness, language comprehension, intercultural communication, authentic material.Abstract
The integration of cultural components such as customs, traditions, and media into language lessons plays a vital role in developing both language comprehension and cultural awareness among learners. These elements help students understand not only
the linguistic structure of a language but also the social and cultural context in which it is used. Incorporating cultural aspects fosters more meaningful learning experiences, strengthens intercultural communication skills, and enhances learners’ motivation and
engagement. This article examines the benefits and methods of embedding cultural elements into language instruction and highlights their significance in fostering a holistic understanding of the language
References
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Activities that involve recognition and recall, Mind Squeeze, Trivia Trackdown,
Wordplay, and Making Menu can be examples.
2.
Differentiating and visualizing tasks (Set the Scene, Triangle Challenge, and
Tricky Twins)
3.
Activities for classifying and following instructions (Turn-Around Numbers,
Quick Draw, and Wrong Rhymes)
4.
Activities that include sequencing and prediction, for instance Gomuku, Pressed
for Time, and The Survival Game
5.
Inference and conclusion-drawing exercises (Surf and Turf, Constant Confusion,
and Q&A)
6.
Activities such as "You Decide," "Fact or Opinion," and "My Book Review" are
evaluated.
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Examining activities (Scavenger Hunts: What Do They Mean?)
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Activities that involve synthesis, such as Magic Squares and Change the World.
