Development Of Cultural Awareness In Teaching A Foreign Language

Abstract

The article deals with the issues of culture which has taken a vital place in teaching a foreign language and learning studies. It has been widely accepted that culture and language are used as an important medium through which culture is expressed. Nevertheless, “pure information” is useful but does not necessarily lead learners’ insight awareness; whereas the development of people’s cultural awareness leads them to more critical thinking.  The purpose of the given article below has been to provide essential facts for the teachers of foreign language and learners so that they can ascertain a good connection with the target language and its culture.